Applications are now open for Round 1 of the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2026 (JJWBGSP)!
This prestigious scholarship is fully funded and designed for international students from developing countries who want to pursue a Master’s degree at top universities across the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
If you have an unconditional offer from a participating master’s program, you can apply for this life-changing scholarship.
✔ No application fee
✔ Full tuition coverage
✔ Stipend + accommodation + meals
✔ Travel allowance included
📌 Program Details
●Host Countries: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, Japan
●Degree Level: Master’s Program
●Funded by: World Bank Group
●Duration: As per the master’s program
●Deadline: 27th February 2026
●Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
💰 Financial Benefits
The JJWBGSP covers:
●Full tuition fees
●Round-trip economy airfare + $600 additional travel allowance
●Accommodation and meals
●Monthly stipend
●Comprehensive medical insurance
●Books and study materials
🎓 Participating Universities & Programs (Examples)
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
●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
(There are 41 eligible master’s programs across 24 universities worldwide.)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
●Citizen of a developing country
●Cannot hold dual citizenship of a developed country
●Must be in good health
●Bachelor’s degree obtained at least 3 years before the application deadline
●Unconditional admission to a participating master’s program
●Minimum of 3 years full-time development-related work experience within the last 6 years (part-time may be considered)
📝 How to Apply
1.Apply online to a participating Master’s program.
2.Only shortlisted applicants with unconditional admission will receive the JJWBGSP application form.
3.Submit your scholarship application by the deadline.
🔗 Official Application Link
👉 Apply here: Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2026
🌍 Why You Should Apply
●Fully funded Master’s program at top global universities
●Enhance your career in development and public policy
●Gain international experience and professional networks
●Monthly stipend and travel costs fully covered
