Applications are open for University of Hawaii ADB Scholarship 2027. The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) is now accepting applications for fully funded Master’s study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa for the Fall 2027 academic year. Funded by the Government of Japan through the Asian Development Bank and administered by the East-West Center, the scholarship is designed for qualified professionals from developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank.
Quick Overview
- Scholarship: ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- Host Institution: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
- Study Level: Master’s Degree
- Study Intake: Fall 2027
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Deadline: December 1, 2026
Financial Benefits
Selected scholars can receive:
- Full tuition and fees
- Monthly subsistence allowance
- Housing support
- Round-trip travel expenses
- Books and instructional materials
- Medical/health insurance
- Possible research or thesis-preparation support
- J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for the East-West Center track
Eligible Fields
The scholarship supports approved graduate programs in areas such as:
- Economics
- Business and Management
- Development Studies
- Public Policy
- Science and Technology
- Environmental Management
- Agriculture
- Health
- Other development-related fields
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants generally must
- Be a citizen and current resident of an eligible developing member country of the Asian Development Bank.
- Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application
- Hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Have at least 2 years of full-time professional work experience after completing a university degree
- Have a strong academic record
- Meet the English-language requirements of the selected program
- Be in good health
- Be admitted to an approved Master’s program
- Intend to return to their home country after completing their studies
How to Apply
Applicants need to complete the required admission process for the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and submit the ADB-JSP scholarship application through the East-West Center. The link to the official website is below: