Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program - 2027 Intakes
African Development Bank (AfDB) & Government of Japan
- Location
- Japan (partner universities incl. Univ. of Tokyo, Kyoto, APU, Sophia, Hiroshima)
- Deadline
- Rolling
Fully funded two-year master's scholarships in Japan covering tuition, monthly stipend, airfare and insurance; health is an eligible field. Apply through partner universities - e.g., Ritsumeikan APU's April 2027 intake closes September 15, 2026.
JADS builds African human-resources capacity aligned with AfDB's High 5 priorities; scholars must return home after graduation to contribute to national development. There is no direct application to AfDB: candidates apply for admission to a JADS partner university, request scholarship consideration within that application, and the university endorses shortlisted candidates to the Bank. Coverage includes full tuition, a living stipend, round-trip travel, and limited support for research and internship-related costs. For example, APU requires scholarship requests by 15 September 2026 for April 2027 enrollment; other partner universities set their own comparable dates through early 2027.
Eligibility
Key dates
How to apply
Choose a JADS partner university, apply for admission requesting JADS consideration, secure endorsement, and await AfDB selection; check each partner university's specific deadline.
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