What is a Master scholarship for African students?
This master's scholarship for African students is also called the Japan African dream scholarship funded by the Japanese government in collaboration with the African development bank anyone can apply for a master's scholarship for African students if they are from African development bank member states.
This scholarship program does not provide scholarships for other graduate degree programs which are not listed here.
African students who have guts can avail this master's scholarship and can play a vital role in their home country if they went back to their home country.
Organizer and host university
Available subjects:
Following studies programs can be offered during master's scholarships for African students.
- agriculture
- engineering
- health
- field of energy
Benefits of master scholarship for African students
Hence this is a fully-funded scholarship program it includes tuition fees, living allowance, health insurance, free air tickets, free accommodation, and a monthly stipend.
Eligible African Students:
- all African countries which are part of the African development bank
What documents are required for a Master scholarship for African students?
- Latest up-to-date CV.
- Research proposals and plans.
- verified copy of recent degree certificate.
- English proficiency report like (TOEFL, TOEC, IBT).
- proof of experience certificate.
- Two professional references.
Eligibility criteria for Master scholarship for African students (Japan Africa Dream Scholarship)
- Eligible candidates for this master's scholarship are those who have obtained an accredited master's degree program at a partner university in Japan at least one year before the application deadline.
- The applicant must be under 35 years of age, and the applicant must be fit and healthy and have a bachelor's degree in energy or related field. and have an excellent academic record.
- The phone’s application guide provides detailed information about the eligibility criteria and strictly abides by these detailed eligibility criteria. Without exception.
- The candidates must be from those countries which are part of the African development bank.
- After obtaining a bachelor's degree (or equivalent), one year or more of recent development-related experience;
- Unconditionally accept at least one JADS partner university to study for a master's degree in the next academic year;
- Those applicants are eligible who are now staying or working in their home country only.
- Not an executive director, his/her alternate and/or all types of staff appointed by the African Development Bank Group or close relatives of the above. The term "close relative" is defined as: sister, half-sister, brother, same father Stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew.
How can African students apply for a master scholarship - JADS
- The applicants must request for application form and procedure from selected JADS partner universities.
- The applicant fills out the form and must send it by post to the university.
- The university will then shortlist the candidates for a master's scholarship.
- Then the university sends the selected candidates to the African Development Bank.
- The African Development Bank reviews the materials submitted by the universities and prepares and approves the final list.
- The African Development Bank contacts the selected winners and informs the university.
- For any help please contact JADS@AFDB.ORG
Application deadline
Annual August 31.
For application click here