Pakistani students now have an excellent opportunity to pursue a master’s degree at one of the top universities in the world — the University of Tokyo — through the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) 2026. This prestigious program, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), provides full financial coverage for eligible candidates.

The scholarship includes full tuition, monthly living allowance, airfare, medical insurance, and even a research or thesis grant, enabling students to focus entirely on their studies and research.

Who Can Apply?

The program welcomes students from ADB’s borrowing member countries, including Pakistan. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a national of an ADB borrowing member country (e.g., Pakistan).
  • Possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university.
  • Have a minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in a relevant field.
  • Be under the age of 35 at the time of application.
  • Commit to returning to their home country and contributing to its development for at least two years after graduation.
  • Not already hold a master’s degree at the time of application.
  • If you’re interested in pursuing a PhD later, consider applying for the MEXT Scholarship instead.

Required Documents

Applicants need to prepare and submit the following materials:

  • Completed Application Form – Must use the official GSFS form.
  • Field of Study and Research Plan – Clearly outline your academic and research interests.
  • Academic Transcripts – Official or certified copies of your undergraduate coursework.
  • Certificate of Graduation – Certified copy of your degree certificate.
  • Two Letters of Recommendation – To be emailed directly by your referees (subject line format: “ADB recommendation letter_Applicant Name”).

All documents — except recommendation letters — must be submitted online via the official Google Form by December 10, 2025.

Application Process

Step 1: Find a Supervisor

Before submitting your application, you’ll need to identify and contact a potential academic supervisor in one of the following departments at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS):

  • Natural Environmental Studies
  • Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment
  • Environment Systems
  • Human and Engineered Environmental Studies
  • Socio-Cultural Environmental Studies
  • International Studies
  • Graduate Program in Sustainability Science (GPSS)

You can list up to five preferred supervisors in your application.

Step 2: Submit Your Application

Upload all required documents to the official Google Form by December 10, 2025.

Step 3: Recommendation Letters

Make sure your referees email their recommendation letters directly to the International Liaison Office by the same deadline.