African Development Bank et Gouvernement du Japon · Hiroshima University
Japan Africa Dream Scholarship at Hiroshima University, master
- Deadline
- 79 days left
- Level
- Master’s
- Country
- Japan
This is a master's scholarship at Hiroshima University for candidates from regional member countries of the African Development Bank, with a focus on STEM fields. The application fee is not waived for everyone, but it is covered if you are selected, while visa costs remain your responsibility. The application goes through a faculty member’s approval first, then the IAAS process, with a deadline announced for January 29, 2027.
Verified on 25 October 2026
This master's program at Hiroshima University is aimed at qualified African students in STEM fields: the scholarship covers application fees if selected, but visa costs remain the student's responsibility, with a deadline set for January 29, 2027. Applications close on 29 January 2027, that is in 79 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Expérience requise : Expérience professionnelle pertinente requise (mentionnée comme critère)
Obtenir l'accord d'un membre de la faculté avant de postuler
“Applicants must obtain permission to belong to a faculty member's laboratory before applying for an entrance examination.”
Indiquer « JADS » dans le formulaire de plan financier
“Please be sure to enter “JADS” in the financial plan section of the application form.”
Nationalité des pays membres régionaux de la Banque africaine de développement
“The scholarship is open to applicants from regional member countries of the African Development Bank”
Niveau master
“The program offers high-achieving African students a two-year scholarship opportunity to pursue post-graduate studies at master’s level”
Watch points
Focalisation STEM et exclusion possible de certaines formations
“Please note that since the JADS program focuses on STEM fields, some individual programs may be excluded from the list of “Eligible Courses” based on the judgment of the AfDB.”
Date limite IAAS multiple et variations par programme/hôte
“The application deadline for IAAS for October 2027 enrollment is January 29, 2027, at 17:00 (JST).”
Frais de visa à la charge de l'étudiant
“Admitted students are responsible for the cost incurred for the visa application.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is “permission”: without approval from a faculty member, the file does not pass the first gate, even if the academic profile is strong. The funding also needs to be read carefully: the application fee is not removed for everyone, it is only covered after selection, so admission must be secured before relying on that support. The file must also show a credible research project and useful development experience, not just good grades. Start by targeting a laboratory, get your topic validated, then enter “JADS” in the financial section before submitting anything.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Announced2027-2028
Date indiquée pour l'inscription via IAAS pour la rentrée d'octobre 2027
What is actually funded
- Frais de candidaturePartially covered.The application fee is not waived for applicants from any country. If you are selected for JADS, the fee will be covered by JADS.
Not covered: Visa fees
Countries covered
This scholarship is open to candidates from the regional member countries of the African Development Bank, for a master's degree. The program targets candidates with relevant professional experience and a record linked to their country’s development, which raises the bar on the application file.
Application pathway
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Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Research Proposal
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate or Certificate of Graduation
- Work Experience
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- Page officielle du programme (hiroshima-u.ac.jp)Primary source
Master's cohort
Prepare three master's applications with a group
The deadline for this scholarship is 29 January 2027. Master's cohort: 6 live sessions of 90 minutes and 2 individual feedback sessions of 20 minutes. You prepare three applications and submit them yourself.
Apply to the cohort80,000 FCFA (about €122). 15 places, applications until 29 November, first session on 5 December.
These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.