African Development Bank-Japan Africa Dream Scholarship(JADS) 

This scholarship is open to applicants from African Development Bank member countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a graduate degree program in energy development and related disciplines.

This scholarship offers full funding for master’s and doctoral studies. It focuses on fields like economic and social development. It’s a chance to change lives and make a big impact.

Benefits of the African Development Bank-Japan Africa Dream Scholarship

The African Development Bank-Japan Africa Dream Scholarship offers many benefits. It covers tuition, accommodation, and living costs. African leaders and professionals in fields related to economic and social progress.

• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training
• Comprehensive financial support for tuition, accommodation, and living expenses
• A monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses.
  

  Award of Africa Dream Scholarship

  • 1. Full tuition
    2. 140,000 JPY per month for living expenses (amount subject to change)
    3. Economy class air travel between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program

  Eligibility Requirements

  1. Be a national of an AfDB member country
  2. Be 35 years old or less
  3. Have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) in energy, agriculture, health.environmental sustainability, engineering studies or related areas with excellent academic records, relevant professional experience and a history of supporting your country’s development efforts
  4. Have at least 1 year of paid employment in your home country or in other African countries after receiving your Bachelor’s (or equivalent degree) within the past 3 years
  5. Not be living or working outside of your home country
  6. Not already be enrolled in a graduate degree program
  7. 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
  8. Agree to return to your home country to contribute to its economic and social development after completion of studies under the program

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  Application and Selection Process

  1. Request to be considered for this scholarship within the APU Online Application at https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/graduate/apply_online/ and submit the application by September 16, 2024 (for April 2025 enrolment) or January 10, 2025 (for September 2025 enrollment). No application form or additional documents are required to be considered for this scholarship.
  2. APU reviews application documents and selects suitable candidates to recommend to the AfDB-JADS.
  3. Applicants selected to be recommended for this scholarship are notified with their final APU application results.
  4. The final scholarship award results are decided by AfDB-JADS.

  Scholarship Application Deadlines	Deadline
  Application Submission Deadline for African Students	September 16th,2024

  This scholarship is investing in important disciplines. It aims to shape Africa’s future. Scholars will learn the skills needed to solve Africa’s big challenges.

  Academic Field	Relevance to Africa’s Development
  Economics	Fostering sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion
  Agriculture	Improving food security and agricultural productivity
  Public Policy	Developing effective governance and policymaking
  Environmental Studies	Addressing climate change and promoting sustainable resource management
  Infrastructure Development	Enhancing connectivity and supporting infrastructure projects
  Social Sciences	Fostering social inclusion and addressing societal challenges

   

  This scholarship supports a variety of fields. It aims to empower the next generation of African leaders. It will drive Africa’s sustainable development.

  Success Stories and Alumni Testimonials

  The African Development Bank-Japan Africa Dream Scholarship has helped many talented African students. These students have become leaders in their fields. They are making a big difference in their communities and Africa.

  These scholarship success stories show how the program changes lives. They encourage others to chase their dreams and make a big impact in Africa.

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  FAQ
  

  What is the African Development Bank-Japan Africa Dream Scholarship?

  The African Development Bank–Japan Africa Dream Scholarship is a preeminent program for African students. It’s a partnership between the African Development Bank and the Government of Japan. The goal is to help the next generation of African leaders and experts in development.

  How do I register with AFDB?

  1. Register an account.
  2. Provide an email address (if possible, add a second email address)
  3. Provide the most current contact information (telephone, email).
  4. All questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
  5. Provide your complete phone number (country code + city code + number)

  What is the allowance for ADB Japan scholarship?

  The ADB-JSP provides ➢ Full Tuition Fees ➢ Monthly Stipend (Subsistence Allowance including Housing Cost) 147,000 JPY / per month (based on 2023 figures. The amount is subject to change) ➢ Book/Instructional Material Allowance approx. 100,000 JPY / per 2 years (based on 2023 figures.)

  Does AFDB give grants?

  The African Development Fund (ADF) is the concessional financing window of the Bank Group that provides low income Regional Member Countries (RMCs) with concessional loans and grants, guarantees as well as technical assistance for studies and capacity building in support of projects and programs that spur poverty

  How many members are there in AfDB?

  Founded	1964
  Shareholders	54 African countries (regional member countries) 27 non-African countries (non-regional member countries)
  Mission	To promote sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty in Africa.

  Is Nigeria a member of the ADB?

  Understanding the African Development Bank (ADB)

  Founded in 1964, the African Development Bank Group is comprised of the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund, and the Nigeria Trust Fund. Its overall mission is to contribute to the economic development and social progress of its member nations.

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