Hey everyone,
Just came across an amazing opportunity I thought some of you might be interested in—especially those of you eyeing a fully funded master’s in Japan! 🎓🇯🇵
🌟 Japan‑Africa Dream Scholarship Program (JADS) 2025
What it is:
A fully funded two-year Master’s scholarship for ambitious students from Africa, launched collaboratively by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Japan (daadscholarship.com).
Why it’s great:
Sounds like a stress‑free pathway to studying abroad!
🎯 Study Destination & Focus Areas
Hosted at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, University of Tokyo, specifically within the Division of Environmental Studies. Here are some of the key departments:
- Natural Environmental Studies
- Ocean Tech, Policy & Environment
- Environment Systems
- Human & Engineered Environments
- Socio‑cultural Environment
- International Studies
- Sustainability Science (fully in English) (daadscholarship.com)
Perfect fit if you’re into environmental science, sustainability, or policy.
👥 Who’s Eligible?
You can apply if you:
- Are a citizen of an AfDB member country in Africa
- Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Are under 35
- Preferably have at least 1 year of work experience
- Secure admission at one of the approved programs
- Commit to returning to Africa afterward to contribute to its development (daadscholarship.com, admissions.apu.ac.jp)
đź“… Application Timelines
There are two intake schedules for JADS:
Schedule A:
- Apply: June 2025
- Entrance exams: July–August 2025
- Results: Early September 2025
- Course starts: April 2026
Schedule B:
đź’ˇ Application Tips
- Start identifying relevant Master’s programs at the University of Tokyo (or JADS‑approved ones).
- Prepare your bachelor’s transcripts, proof of citizenship, take the necessary entrance exams, and apply early!
- It helps to have a strong personal statement focused on how your studies will impact Africa’s growth.
Bottom line:
This is a truly impressive, fully funded chance to study sustainability, environment, or related fields in one of the world’s top universities. If you check the eligibility boxes, I’d highly recommend applying—it could be life-changing.
