Organization: African Development Bank (AfDB) in partnership with the Government of Japan
🌍 Brief Introduction
The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program is a fully funded initiative established by the African Development Bank and the Government of Japan. It aims to provide highly qualified African professionals with the opportunity to pursue Master’s degrees in energy-related fields at partner universities in Africa.
The program supports the development of skills and expertise needed to advance sustainable energy sectors and promote inclusive economic growth across the continent.
💰 Benefits
Selected scholars will receive full support covering:
- Tuition fees and admission costs
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip airfare between home country and host university
- Health insurance coverage
- Research and thesis allowances
- Opportunities for networking and professional development within the AfDB and Japan’s technical cooperation framework
✅ Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a national of an African Development Bank member country
- Be under 35 years old (or 40 for non-technical staff) at the time of application
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant field
- Have at least one year of work experience after earning a Bachelor’s degree
- Be admitted to an eligible Master’s program related to energy or development at a partner university
- Not be employed full-time at the time of applying
📝 Application Process
- Applicants must first gain admission to one of the JADS partner universities in Africa.
- Once admitted, they should submit the scholarship application through the university’s JADS focal point.
- The universities will then nominate qualified candidates to the African Development Bank and the Government of Japan for final selection.
⏰ Deadline
Application deadlines vary by host university. Candidates are encouraged to check specific deadlines directly with the JADS participating institutions.
🌐 Contact Information
For more details, visit the African Development Bank (AfDB) Careers portal and the JADS official program page.
💡 Recommended Tips for a Successful Application
- Prepare a strong personal statement demonstrating how your studies align with Africa’s energy and development goals.
- Highlight your professional experience and commitment to returning home to contribute to your country’s development.
- Ensure all documents (transcripts, recommendation letters, proof of admission) are clear and well-organized.
- Start your application process early to meet university-specific deadlines.
- Research the focus areas of each partner university to choose the best fit for your academic and career goals.