Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program applications are now open to international students in selected countries for the academic year 2026. This is a fully funded scholarship program offered to all worldwide students from developing students regardless of their gender.
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program:
This is a fully funded scholarship program offered for Master’s Degree Programs in Japan to train students to become leaders and professionals in their fields. This international scholarship is offered in 26 participating programs in universities in Europe, U.S., Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
Students can study in the academic fields of tax policy, economic policy management, and infrastructure management. Students are only eligible for JJWBGS if they apply to the above-mentioned areas of interest.
JJWBGS Scholarship Program is a fully funded scholarship program covering all the expenses of student stay in selected countries. So the student does not need to worry about any cost of their stay while they study.
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Host Country: Japan
Host University: Best universities of U.S. , Europe, Oceania, Africa and Japan
Financial Assistance: Fully Funded
Degree Level: Master Degree Program
Duration of Application:
- 2 years
Academic Field of Study:
Following are the academic fields of study offered by JJWBGS. Students can apply during the two timelines described above. Students must apply to follow fields in universities, in order to become eligible for the scholarship program:
Programs offered by Mid-January to late February Application Period:
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Master of Arts in Global Sustainability Policy and Management – Brandeis University, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
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Master in Global Health Policy and Management – Brandeis University, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
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Master of Public Policy – Brandeis University, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
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MPA in Economic Policy Management – Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs
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MPA in Global Leadership – Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs
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Master of Public Health – Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
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MS in Public Health and Health Equity – KIT (Royal Tropical Institute) & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Master of Development Practice – University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy
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Master of Public Policy (International Program – EPFD or PMIR Stream) – University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP)
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Master’s Program in Economic and Public Policy – University of Tsukuba
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Master of Arts in Policy Economics – Williams College, Center for Development Economics
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Master in Systemic Risk – Yale University, School of Management
Scholarship Value/ Inclusions:
Following are the scholarship benefits offered by JJWBGSP:
- 1- Round trip airfare ticket.
- 2- $600 travel allowance
- 3- Covers tuition fees.
- 4- Medical insurance is provided.
- 5- Monthly allowance to cover all the expenses of students.
- 6- Accommodation, food, books allowance.
Eligible Countries:
Following is the list of countries that are eligible for the scholarship program. Visit here.
Eligibility Criteria:
The following eligibility criteria should be met prior to applying for the scholarship program:
- 1- Students must be from the above-mentioned country list.
- 2- Students must not belong to the dual citizenship of a developed country.
- 3- Good health status.
- 4- Have a bachelor’s degree completed at least 3 years prior to applying for the scholarship program.
- 5- Have a work experience of 3 years.
- 6- At the time of submitting an application, the student must be employed in development-related work.
- 7- Students must get admitted to JJWSBG Master Program at the time of scholarship application.
How to Apply:
- 1- Students need to apply online through the link given below.
- 2- To be considered for the scholarship program, students must apply to the above-listed master programs.
- 3- Students need to upload a letter of acceptance in JJWBGSP from a participating Master’s degree program.
- 4- Complete the form and upload all the required documents.
- 6- Student must upload letter of recommendation.
Deadline to Apply:
27 Feb, 2026.
