Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Are you an international student looking to enhance your educational journey? The Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025 is open for applications, offering a remarkable opportunity to pursue a Master’s Degree Program at some of the most prestigious universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. With 41 eligible Master’s Degree Programs available across 24 distinguished universities, you have many choices. Envision yourself studying abroad with the support of a fully-funded scholarship, free from any application fees. Suppose you have received an unconditional offer to enroll in one of our participating master’s programs. In that case, we will supply you with the scholarship application form so you can start exploring the incredible opportunities ahead.

Benefits of the World Bank Scholarship:

• Extensive financial coverage: The scholarship provides round-trip economy airfare, tuition fees, housing, medical insurance, a monthly stipend, food allowances, books, and a $600 airfare allowance.
• Esteemed institutions: Study at renowned universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, the London School of Economics, and the University of Tokyo, among others.
• Diverse program options: Choose from a wide range of master’s programs, including Public Policy, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Global Health, and more.

Participating universities and programs

The scholarship applies to 41 Master’s degree programs at 24 leading universities. Notable participating institutions include:

• Harvard University  
• Columbia University  
• University of Oxford  
• University of Tokyo  
• Stanford University  

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of a developing country and a member of the World Bank.  
• I have received an unconditional offer from a participating university.  
• Possess a minimum of three years of full-time paid, development-related professional experience.  
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) obtained at least three years before the application deadline.  

Application process

To apply, submit an online application for a Master’s program at one of the universities eligible for the World Bank Scholarship. You may apply for the scholarship upon receiving an unconditional admission offer. The application deadline for the 2025 scholarship is February 2.

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