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.