Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

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The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2026 is a prestigious initiative funded by the World Bank and supported by the Government of Japan. It is designed for individuals with a strong background in development related work who are committed to improving their home countries.

This scholarship supports selected master’s degree programs in key development fields across universities in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.

Program Overview

The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2026 provides funding for qualified candidates pursuing development focused master’s degrees.

• Type: Master’s Scholarship
• Eligible Countries: Developing countries
• Study Locations: USA, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Japan
• Participating Programs: 44 master’s programs in 24 universities
• Fields: Economic policy, tax policy, infrastructure management, and more
• Application Deadline: May 29, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a citizen of a World Bank member developing country
• Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country
• Be in good health
• Hold a bachelor’s degree obtained at least 3 years before the application deadline
• Have at least 3 years of paid, full time experience in development related work within the last 6 years
• Be currently employed in a development related role at the time of application
• Gain unconditional admission to at least one participating master’s program outside your home country
• Not be affiliated with the World Bank Group as staff or close relatives of staff

Applicants who previously declined or did not complete this scholarship are not eligible to reapply.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful candidates of the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2026 will receive:

• Full tuition coverage for the graduate program
• Economy class round trip airfare plus a 600 USD travel allowance per trip
• Monthly living allowance to cover accommodation, food, and study materials
• Basic medical insurance provided through the host university

The scholarship covers the duration of the program or up to two years.

What the Scholarship Does Not Cover

The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2026 does not include:

• Visa application fees
• Costs for family members
• Extra courses outside the required academic program
• Language training not included in the program
• Additional travel during the study period
• Research, field trips, or internship related expenses
• Personal equipment such as laptops
• Residence permit fees

Important Notes

This scholarship may complement other funding sources but does not duplicate financial support. If you receive another scholarship, you must disclose it to the program administrators.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply for admission to one of the participating master’s programs and then proceed with the scholarship application.

https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/jj-wbgsp