The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program (JADS) is inviting African graduates interested in pursuing a master’s degree to apply for its scholarship programme.
The scholarship is a partnership between the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Japan, providing a fully funded 12-month scholarship programme in Japan
JADS is designed to assist younger African college students in constructing abilities and data by supporting them in earning a diploma at chosen universities in Japan. The program focuses on science, know-how, innovation, and different fields important for Africa’s improvement.
Benefits
- Full tuition protection
- Monthly residing stipend
- Travel allowance
Preferred school choice
At GSFS, eligible departments for JADS candidates are inside the Division of Environmental Studies, which incorporates:
Department of Natural Environmental Studies
Department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment
Department of Environment Systems
Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies
Department of Socio-cultural Environment Studies
Department of International Studies
Graduate Program in Sustainability Science
Who Can Apply?
Interested candidates should:
- Be a citizen of the AfDB member nation in Africa.
- Not be older than 35 years and should have a bachelor’s degree.
- Have a minimum of 1- 12 months of labour expertise
- Be admitted into one of many JADS-accredited packages.
- Be committed to returning to Africa and contributing to its improvement.
How to Apply
Begin application here
Deadline: August 29, 2025
The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program (JADS) is offering a fully funded scholarship for African graduates to pursue a master's degree in Japan. This program, a collaboration between the African Development Bank and the Government of Japan, emphasizes education in fields like science and technology to aid in Africa's development. It provides participants with full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, and a travel allowance.
Eligible candidates must be African citizens from AfDB member nations, under 35 years old, with a bachelor's degree and at least a year of work experience. They must also gain admission into a JADS-accredited program and commit to contributing to Africa's development upon completion. Applications can be started online, with a deadline set for August 29, 2025.
