2025 Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program

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The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) is a prestigious two-year scholarship program jointly administered by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Japan. It is designed to build capacity among young African professionals by offering them the opportunity to pursue master’s degree programs in key development areas at select partner institutions in Japan and Africa.

This initiative aims to nurture future leaders equipped with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to support sustainable development across the African continent.

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Scholarship Benefits

JADS scholars receive a comprehensive support package, including:

• Full tuition coverage for the entire duration of the master’s program (up to 24 months)

• Monthly living allowance for day-to-day expenses

• Round-trip airfare from the scholar’s home country to the host university at the beginning and end of the program

• Health insurance, typically arranged through the host institution

• Up to six additional months of funding for internships or preparatory studies after graduation

• A research and thesis grant for students conducting academic research

• Coverage of computer literacy, language training, or other preparatory courses, if deemed necessary

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the 2025 JADS Scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as:

  • Energy

  • Agriculture

  • Environmental sustainability

  • Engineering

  • Public health

• Demonstrate outstanding academic performance and relevant professional experience

• Have a proven commitment to contributing to their country’s development goals

• Be 35 years of age or younger and in good health

• Have at least one year of paid, post-graduate work experience in their home country (or another African country) within the last three years

• Be admitted into a master’s degree program at one of the approved partner universities in Japan or Africa

• Not be currently enrolled in another graduate program

• Be a citizen of one of the African Development Bank’s Regional Member Countries (RMCs)

• Must not be an employee, close relative, or alternate of any Executive Director or staff member of the African Development Bank Group

Note: A “close relative” includes Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew (by blood or adoption).

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Application Deadline

🗓️ November 30, 2025

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How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

If you are applying to the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences at the University of Tokyo with a JADS scholarship, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Choose Your Supervisor and Research Topic

• Select a major and develop a research proposal for your master’s thesis.

• Search for a faculty member at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences who aligns with your research interests.

• Contact your potential supervisor directly via email with the following details:

  • A brief self-introduction

  • Your research interest/topic

  • Intended enrollment period

  • Indicate clearly that you are applying for the JADS Scholarship

🔍 Find a faculty member here:
https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/gsfs/faculty/

⚠️ Please note: If no supervisor agrees to supervise your research, your application will not move forward.

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Step 2: Take the Entrance Examination

• The Graduate School of Frontier Sciences conducts entrance exams twice a year:

  • Schedule A

  • Schedule B

• The method of application and examination varies by department, so visit the department’s website for specific details and application procedures.

• Successfully passing the entrance exam is a prerequisite for scholarship consideration.

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Why Apply for JADS?

The JADS program is more than a scholarship—it is an investment in Africa’s future. It equips aspiring professionals with the tools to lead development across critical sectors and offers a unique chance to study at world-class universities with full financial support.

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For More Information

Visit the official AfDB JADS page for updates, partner university lists, and application support materials.

APPLY HERE

 

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