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African Development Bank / Government of Japan
AfDB-Japan Scholarship Program
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026 220 days left
Award Value
~$25,000/yr
Funding Type
Fully Funded
Degree Levels
Master's
About This Scholarship
The African Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program provides scholarships for postgraduate studies at designated institutions in Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia/Pacific. Supports high-calibre African students committed to the economic development of Africa.
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ Citizens of AfDB member countries. Admission to an approved graduate programme. Good health. Under 45 years of age. At least 3 years of work experience. Commitment to return to Africa.
Eligible Countries
Ghana
Nigeria
Kenya
Ethiopia
Uganda
Tanzania
South Africa
Zambia
Rwanda
Cameroon
Senegal
Côte d'Ivoire
Mozambique
Zimbabwe
Botswana
Namibia
Malawi
Lesotho
Eswatini
Benin
Burkina Faso
Mali
Niger
Chad
Sudan
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Guinea-Bissau
Gambia
Cabo Verde
São Tomé and Príncipe
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Congo
DR Congo
Central African Republic
Angola
Burundi
Comoros
Madagascar
Mauritius
Seychelles
Djibouti
Mauritania
Eritrea
Somalia
South Sudan
Egypt
Libya
Algeria
Morocco
Tunisia
Mauritania
Fields of Study
Economics & Finance
Agriculture & Food Science
Business & Management
Engineering (General)
Public Health
Environment & Climate
Governance & Public Policy
Education
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Applications open
Oct 1, 2026
Min. GPA
3.20 / 4.0
Destinations
Japan, United States, Canada
Last verified
May 2026
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