AfDB-JADS Scholarship 2026 provides support for applicants from African Development Bank member countries who wish to pursue a graduate degree in energy development and related disciplines; AfDB-JADS Scholarship applicants must first apply to APU and be recommended by APU for consideration.
The scholarship is provided through the Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) program administered by the African Development Bank. APU reviews applications and selects suitable candidates to recommend to AfDB-JADS, and the final award decision is made by the AfDB-JADS program.
Benefits of AfDB-JADS Scholarship 2026
- Full tuition
- Admissions Fee
- Monthly subsistence allowance of 150,000 JPY (including housing) (amount subject to change)
- Economy class air travel between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program
Eligibility Criteria for the AfDB-JADS Scholarship 2026
- Be a national of an AfDB member country
- Be 35 years old or less
- Should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in energy, agriculture, health, environmental sustainability, engineering studies or related areas; and have excellent academic records and relevant professional experience, and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts.
- Should have at least 1 year of paid employment in their home country or in other African countries after receiving their Bachelors (or equivalent university) degree within the past 3 years.
- Not already be enrolled in a graduate degree program
- Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of all types of appointments of the African Development Bank Group or a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew
- Agree to return to your home country to contribute to its economic and social development after completion of studies under the program
How to Apply for the AfDB-JADS Scholarship 2026?
- AfDB-JADS accepts applications for both April and September 2027 enrollment. Request to be considered for this scholarship within the APU Online Application. For April 2027 enrollment, please submit your application by September 15, 2026. For Sepember 2027 enrollment, please submit your application by November 5, 2026 or January 8, 2026.
- APU reviews application documents and selects suitable candidates to recommend to the AfDB-JADS, in middle of November for April 2027 enrollment and in middle of March for September 2027 enrollment.
- Applicants selected as candidates for this scholarship are notified of their final APU application results.
- The final scholarship award results are decided by AfDB-JADS by the end of June. Please be aware that the timing of the final scholarship result notification is subject to change depending on the circumstances of the ADB-JSP.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the AfDB-JADS Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply based on APU’s published information.
Who can apply for the AfDB-JADS Scholarship?
The scholarship is open to nationals of African Development Bank member countries who have relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts. Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields and meet the age and employment requirements listed by APU.
What are the age and employment requirements?
Applicants must be 35 years old or less and should have at least one year of paid employment in their home country or other African countries after receiving their Bachelor’s degree within the past three years, as stated in APU’s eligibility requirements for AfDB-JADS.
What does the award cover?
The award covers full tuition, the admissions fee, a monthly subsistence allowance of 150,000 JPY (including housing, amount subject to change), and economy class air travel between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program, according to APU’s listing.
Do I apply directly to AfDB-JADS or through APU?
Applicants must first apply to APU. APU then reviews applications and selects suitable candidates to recommend to AfDB-JADS. Requests to be considered for the scholarship should be indicated within the APU Online Application, per APU instructions.
What are the application deadlines?
APU notes deadlines for 2027 enrollment: for April 2027 enrollment submit by September 15, 2026; for September 2027 enrollment submit by November 5, 2026 or January 8, 2026. Candidates should follow the specific APU Online Application deadlines provided.
How and when are candidates selected?
APU reviews application documents and selects candidates to recommend to AfDB-JADS—around mid-November for April enrollment and mid-March for September enrollment. Final scholarship award decisions are made by AfDB-JADS by the end of June, though timing may change.
What documents are required for application?
Required documents include a Research Proposal and Curriculum Vitae prepared according to the 2027 Graduate Application Handbook sections referenced by APU. Applicants are advised to align research proposals with AfDB’s “High 5s” indicators where recommended.
Can current graduate students apply?
No. One eligibility criterion states applicants must not already be enrolled in a graduate degree program in order to be considered for the AfDB-JADS Scholarship, as listed on APU’s scholarship page.
Are there restrictions related to AfDB staff or relatives?
Yes. Applicants must not be an Executive Director, their alternate, staff of the African Development Bank Group, or a close relative (mother, father, sister, half-sister, brother, half-brother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew) of such persons, according to APU’s eligibility rules.
Where can I find more information about AfDB-JADS eligibility?
APU provides links to the AfDB JADS program overview and eligibility pages. The official AfDB JADS program pages are linked from the APU scholarship page for full program details and any updates to conditions or requirements.
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