Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2026 (Round 2) Fully Funded | Master Degree Programs

Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2026 (JJ/WBGSP) represents one of the most prestigious offers to the students of developing countries who want to study at the highest-quality universities in the world and obtain a Master’s degree. Round 2 of the 2026 intake (Applications open now) is a life-changing opportunity to study in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania or Japan.

The prestigious scholarship is sponsored by the World Bank Group and aims at empowering the future leaders by eliminating financial obstacles. It fully fund them, enabling scholars to concentrate on their higher education and research in areas which are critical to global development.

In order to be eligible a student must first obtain an unconditional offer of admission to one of the participating graduate programs. After admission, the university will offer the relevant connections and information to fulfill the scholarship application procedure.

The Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2026 is a very competitive scheme with the intention of making a sustainable impact. The information on eligibility, benefits, and list of participating universities are detailed below.

Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship 2026 information

• Countries of Hosts: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
• Funded by: World Bank Group
• Level: Master Degree Program.
• Funding: Full Funding.
• Deadline: 29th May 2026

Financial Benefits

The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program offers a wide financial coverage which includes:

• Complete Tuition Fee Payments
• Monthly Stipend for living expenses
• Economy Class Airfare (Round-trip)
• Additional Travel Allowance
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Accommodation, Food and Books coverage

Under this overall financing package, foreign students are able to follow their educational objectives in top-ranked institutions without financial strains.

Fields of Study and Universities that are involved.

Students have an opportunity to study at major world universities in the sphere of a great variety of programs. Below are the participating institutions for Round 2:

North America & Europe

• Columbia University (SIPA): MPA in Development Practice, Master of Public Administration.
• Stanford University: M.A. in International Policy
• School of Global Politics, University of Oxford: Master of Public Policy, MSc in Refugees and Forced Migration Studies, MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine
• London School of Economics (LSE): MSc Development Management, MSc Global Health Policy, MSc International Social and Public Policy
• Erasmus University Rotterdam: MSc in Urban Management and Development, Master’s in Development Studies
• University of Leeds: MSc Sustainable Cities, MSc Water/Sanitation Engineering, Master of Public Health, MSc
• IHE Delft Institute: MSc Water and Sustainable Development
• Université Clermont Auvergne: Master in Economic Policy management

Asia & Oceania

• University of Tokyo: International Program on Agricultural Development Studies
• Keio University: Master of Taxation Policy and Management
• Yokohama National University: Infrastructure Management Program (IMP), Public Policy and Taxation
• Saitama University: Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Australian National University: Master of Climate Change, Master of Public Policy, Environmental Management
• National Graduate Institute of policy Studies (GRIPS): Tax Course Public Finance Program

Eligibility Criteria

The Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship is accessible to the citizens of developing countries who are determined to go back to their country and help the development of their country.

To submit an application to the JJ/WBGSP Scholarship:

• Nationality: You have to be a citizen of a developing country of the World Bank that is a member
• Educational Requirement: You should have at least 3 years of Bachelor’s degree earned prior to the deadline
• Professional experience: Within the past 6 years, you need to have at least 3 years full-time, paid development-related experience
• Admission Requirement: You should have an unconditional admission offer in a participating Master program
• Health: Applicants should be in proper health and not be of dual citizenship of a developed nation

Required Documents

To be eligible to the scholarship link, all applicants are required to prepare the following:

• Participating university Unconditional Admission Letter
• Evidence of Bachelor of Degree/Academic Transcripts
• Experience of 3+ Years of Work Experience
• Two Professional Recommendation Letters
• Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose
• Valid Passport

Application to Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2026.

The procedure of the application is organized in a certain order in order to engage only the qualified candidates:

Secure Admission: You can also apply directly to one of the above-mentioned participating Master’s programs. You have to be given an unconditional offer (except of funding) to do so.

University Shortlisting: The university looks at your profile once you are admitted. The world bank requirements are that you must meet their requirements: they will nominate you.

Application Link: The scholarship will have its own, exclusive application link which will only be sent to shortlisted/nominated candidates.

Apply to Scholarship: Fill in your financial aid form (via the given link) prior to the May 29th deadline.

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