AfDB–Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) at APU — Master's, Sept 2027
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) × African Development Bank
Full Master's scholarship in Japan at Ritsumeikan APU for young African professionals in energy, agriculture, health, environment or engineering
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At a glance
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Format
- In person · Beppu, Ōita, JP
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Deadline
- Closes 5 Nov 2026, 14:59 UTC time
- Starts
- 1 Sep 2027
- Language
- English
tuition + admission fee, ¥150,000/month allowance, return airfare
Who can apply
- Graduates
- DZ, AO, BJ, BW, BF, BI, CV, CM, CF, TD, KM, CG, CD, CI, DJ, EG, GQ, ER, SZ, ET, GA, GM, GH, GN, GW, KE, LS, LR, LY, MG, MW, ML, MR, MU, MA, MZ, NA, NE, NG, RW
- Aged 35 and under
You will need
- Research proposal (aligned with AfDB High 5s)
- CV
- Bachelor’s degree & transcripts
- Proof of 1+ year paid work in Africa
About this opportunity
The African Development Bank – Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) funds young African professionals to take a Master's degree at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Beppu, Japan. You apply through APU, which recommends candidates to AfDB for the final award.
What it covers
- APU admission fee and full tuition
- ¥150,000 monthly allowance, including housing (subject to change)
- Economy return airfare between your home country and APU
Who can apply
- National of an AfDB member country (all African countries, Cameroon included)
- 35 or younger
- Bachelor's degree in energy, agriculture, health, environmental sustainability, engineering or a related field, with an excellent academic record
- At least one year of paid work in your home country or another African country after your bachelor's, within the past three years
- Not already enrolled in a graduate programme; not AfDB staff or a close relative of AfDB officials
- Willing to return home after your studies to contribute to development
Deadlines for September 2027 entry
- Round 1: 5 November 2026 (APU does not publish a time — submit well before the end of the day, Japan time)
- Round 2: 8 January 2027
APU recommends candidates in mid-March 2027 and final results come by the end of June 2027. APU says deadlines are never extended.
How to apply
- Apply to an APU Master's programme online and request consideration for the AfDB-JADS scholarship.
- Prepare a research proposal (ideally aligned with AfDB's "High 5s") and CV following the Graduate Application Handbook.
- APU reviews and recommends candidates; AfDB-JADS makes the final decision.
Scholarship conditions can change — confirm details on the AfDB-JADS website before you submit.
Topics
- Agriculture
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Environment
- STEM
- master's
- japan
- afdb
- fully funded
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