ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarship is open to applicants from regional member countries of the African Development Bank with relevant educational and professional experience and a track record of supporting their countries’ development efforts. 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.

Note: The JADS program may only supplement, and does not duplicate, any other source of financial support/fellowship you might have. If selected as a finalist or if you are awarded a scholarship, you must inform the JADS Secretariat if you have other sources of financial support. The JADS stipend may be withdrawn completely or partially if during the scholarship period, the program has evidence of additional sources of support.

For further information and inquiries, please contact: ​JADS@AFDB.ORG

BENEFIT:

Tuition fee coverage for the duration of the study program (24 months).

Monthly living stipend 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.

​Note: The scholarship only covers the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.