Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (AfDB-JADS) 2025

Introduction Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (Afdb-Jads)

The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) is a collaborative capacity-building program initiated by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Japan. This scholarship is designed to support young African professionals in their pursuit of higher education, particularly in areas that are critical for the continent's development.

About Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (AfDB-JADS)
The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship is available to applicants from African Development Bank member countries who have relevant professional experience and a demonstrated commitment to advancing their countries' development. The scholarship supports those pursuing graduate degrees in energy development and related fields.

The primary objective of this initiative, a collaboration between the African Development Bank and the Government of Japan, is to strengthen human resource capacity across Africa. This aligns with the Bank's High 5 strategic priorities.

• Feed Africa,
• Light up and power Africa,
• Industrialize Africa,
• Integrate Africa, and
• Improve the quality of life of the people of Africa.

Upon completion of their studies, the scholars are expected to return to their home countries and contribute to national and continental socio-economic development, using the newly acquired knowledge and skills.

Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (AfDB-JADS) Value

• Tuition fee coverage for the duration of the study program (24 months).
• 144,000 JPY Monthly living stipend ($11,420/year) for the duration of the study program (24 months).
• Air travel from the home country to the host university at the start of the study program and back home at the end of the scholarship period.
• Health insurance, usually obtained through the university.
• Additional six (6) months for advance preparatory study or internships after graduation.
• For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for research and thesis preparation.
• In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Eligibility for Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (AfDB-JADS)

To be considered for the African Development Bank Scholarship (AfDB-JADS), you must:

• Be a national of an AfDB member country
• Be 35 years old or less
• 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
• 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
• Not be living or working outside of your home country
• 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 the completion of studies under the program.

How To Apply For Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (AfDB-JADS)

To apply for the 2025 Japan Africa Dream Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;

• Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application webpage
• Request to be considered for this scholarship within the APU Online Application and submit the application by September 16, 2024 (for April 2025 enrollment) or January 10, 2025 (for September 2025 enrollment). No application form or additional documents are required to be considered for this scholarship.
• APU reviews application documents and selects suitable candidates to recommend to the AfDB-JADS.
• Applicants selected to be recommended for this scholarship are notified of their final APU application results.
• The final scholarship award results are decided by AfDB-JADS.

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