Fully Funded: Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025/2026

The Applications are open to apply for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025. It is a Fully Funded Scholarship for International students to pursue a Master’s Degree Program from one of the participating Universities Located in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. There are 41 Eligible Master’s Degree Programs available in 24 universities. You must have received an unconditional offer to be eligible for the World Bank Scholarship Program.

The Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship Form will be communicated only to candidates unconditionally admitted to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs. There is no application fee to apply for the World Bank Scholarship. Below you will find more details about the World Bank Scholarship eligible Master Program, eligible Universities, Financial Benefits, and the Application Process.

Details About Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025 (JJWBGSP)

• Host Countries: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
• Degree Level: Masters Program
• Funded by: World Bank Group
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded

Financial Benefits

The World Bank Scholarship Covers:

1. Round-trip Economy Class Airfare from your Home Country +
2. Additional Airfare Allowance of $600
3. Full Tuition Fees
4. Comprehensive Medical Insurance
5. Monthly Stipend
6. Accommodation
7. Food
8. Books

Participating Universities 

Applicants must apply to one of the Eligible Master’s Programs at one of these Universities.

1. Australian National University
2. Brandeis University
3. Columbia University
4. Erasmus University
5. Harvard University
6. IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
7. Johns Hopkins University
8. Keio University
9. KIT – Royal Tropical Institute
10. London School of Economics and Political Sciences
11. National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
12. Saitama University
13. SOAS – University of London
14. Stanford University
15. University of California-Berkeley
16. Université Clermont-Auvergne
17. Université Félix Houphouët Boigny
18. University of Leeds
19. University of Oxford
20. University of Tokyo
21. University of Tsukuba
22. Williams College
23. Yale University
24. Yokohama National University

Eligible Master Programs

1. Master of Climate Change
2. Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
3. Master of Environmental Management and Development
4. Master of Public Policy
5. Master of Arts in Global Sustainability Policy and Management
6. Master in Global Health Policy and Management
7. MPA in Economic Policy Management
8. MPA in Global Leadership
9. MPA in Development Practice
10. Master of Public Administration
11. MSc in Urban Management and Development — Four Tracks
12. Urban Digital Transformation & Innovation: Governance and Economics of Cities
13. Urban Housing & Land Justice: Equitable Access to Sustainable Land, Housing & Services
14. Urban Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change: Integrated Management of Land, Water and Air
15. Strategic Urban Planning & Policies: Managing Socio-Spatial Dynamics for Sustainable Cities
16. Master in Development Studies
17. Master of Public Administration in International Development
18. MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water, Food and Energy Track
19. MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water Hazards, Risks and Climate Track
20. MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water and Health Track
21. MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water Resources and Ecosystem Health Track
22. Master of Public Health
23. Master in Taxation Policy and Management
24. MS in Public Health and Health Equity
25. MSc Development Management
26. MSc Development Studies
27. MSc Global Health Policy
28. MSc International Social and Public Policy
29. Tax Course of the Public Finance Program
30. International Graduate Program on Civil and Environmental Engineering
31. MSc Development Economics
32. MSc Economics
33. Master in International Policy
34. Master of Development Practice
35. Master in Economic Policy Management
36. Economic Policy Management Program (GPE)
37. Master of Public Health (International)
38. MSc Sustainable Cities
39. MSc Water Sanitation and Health Engineering
40. MSc Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security
41. Master of Public Policy
42. MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
43. Master of Public Policy, International Program
44. International Program on Agricultural Development Studies
45. Master’s Program in Economic and Public Policy

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of a developing country that is a member of the World Bank.
• Citizenship: Cannot hold dual citizenship of any developed country.
• Health: Must be in good health.
• Education: Must possess a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) obtained at least three years before the application deadline.
• Have received unconditional admission to a participating program by the scholarship application deadline.
• Professional Experience: Must have at least 3 years of full-time, paid development-related employment within the past 6 years. Part-time work may be considered.