Investing in Cape Verde’s Future: The Japan Africa Dream Scholarships (JADS) 2025-2026

O Japan Africa Dream (JADS) Scholarship Program 2025-2026 This program presents a transformative opportunity for exceptional students from Cape Verde and across the African continent who aspire to excellence in higher education. This flagship program, the result of a robust partnership between the Government of Japan and the African Development Bank (AfDB), aims to empower the next generation of African leaders and experts, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive sustainable socio-economic development in their home countries. It represents a strategic investment in human capital, fundamental to achieving the objectives of the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.

JADS scholarships are more than just financial support; they are a passport to a future of innovation and impact. Designed for master's and doctoral studies at prestigious universities in Japan, these scholarships focus on critical development areas such as infrastructure, agriculture, energy, public health, education, engineering, and information science.

Application deadline: 9-1-2026

Link: https://www.afdb.org/en/about-us/careers/japan-africa-dream-scholarship-jads-program