The applications are now open for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2026. It is a Fully Funded Scholarship for International students to pursue a Master’s 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 fee for applying for the World Bank Scholarship. Below are more details about the World Bank Scholarship, eligible Master’s Programs and Universities, Financial Benefits, and the application Process.

Details About the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2026 (JJWBGSP)

• Host Countries: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
• Degree Level: Master’s Program
• Funded by: World Bank Group
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 27th February 2026

Financial Benefits

The World Bank Scholarship Covers:

• Round-trip Economy Class Airfare
• Additional Airfare Allowance of $600
• Full Tuition Fees
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Monthly Stipend
• Accommodation
• Food

Participating Universities and Eligible Programs

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

• United States
  • Yale University: Master’s in Systemic Risk (School of Management)
  • Columbia University: MPA (Economic Policy or Global Leadership)
  • Johns Hopkins University: Master of Public Health (Bloomberg)
  • Brandeis University: MA in Global Sustainability / Global Health / MPP (Heller School)
  • Williams College: MA in Policy Economics (CDE)
  • UC Berkeley: Master of Development Practice (Goldman School)
• Japan
  • University of Tokyo: MPP (International Program – EPFD or PMIR streams)
  • University of Tsukuba: Master’s in Economic and Public Policy
• Europe
  • KIT / Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: MS in Public Health and Health Equity

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of a developing country.
• 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.