Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2026

JapanJoint Japan/World Bank Graduate
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Japan
Region
Asia
Institution
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This Masters program in Japan offers fully funded. The application deadline is s for both application periods have been officially announced, candidates can start putting up compelling biographies that include academic records, work experience, and accomplishments focused on personal growth.

KEY DETAILS - Location: Japan - Program level: Masters - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: s for both application periods have been officially announced, candidates can start putting up compelling biographies that include academic records, work experience, and accomplishments focused on personal growth

ELIGIBILITY - Must be a citizen of a World Bank member developing country (as listed by the World Bank). - Cannot hold dual citizenship with any developed country. - Must be in good physical health. - Must possess a bachelor’s degree obtained at least 3 years prior to the application deadline. - Required to have a minimum of 3 years of paid, development-related work experience within the past 6 years. - Part-time work may be considered (see program FAQs for details). - Special exemptions are available for applicants from Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (FCS). - Must be employed full-time in a development-related role at the time of applying. - Must have unconditional admission (except for funding) to at least one participating master’s program outside both the home country and current country of residence. - Must not be a close relative of World Bank Group staff (including Executive Directors, their alternates, or staff members). - Must not have previously been awarded or declined a JJ/WBGSP scholarship.

BENEFITS - Complete payment of the host university’s tuition. - Monthly living stipend that consists of:. - Accommodations. - Meals. - Books. - Expenses for general living. - Round-trip tickets in economy class. - A $600 USD per trip travel allowance. - The university offers basic health insurance. - Not Included in the Scholarship. - Application expenses for a visa. - Costs for dependents or family members. - Expenses for courses, seminars, or research. - Laptops, computers, or other personal devices. - Extra training or travel is not covered by the academic program. - Administrative or residual permission fees.

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

11 requirements to review

  • Must be a citizen of a World Bank member developing country (as listed by the World Bank).
  • Cannot hold dual citizenship with any developed country.
  • Must be in good physical health.
  • Must possess a bachelor’s degree obtained at least 3 years prior to the application deadline.
  • Required to have a minimum of 3 years of paid, development-related work experience within the past 6 years.
  • Part-time work may be considered (see program FAQs for details).
  • Special exemptions are available for applicants from Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (FCS).
  • Must be employed full-time in a development-related role at the time of applying.
  • Must have unconditional admission (except for funding) to at least one participating master’s program outside both the home country and current country of residence.
  • Must not be a close relative of World Bank Group staff (including Executive Directors, their alternates, or staff members).
  • Must not have previously been awarded or declined a JJ/WBGSP scholarship.

Benefits & funding

14 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Complete payment of the host university’s tuition.
  • Monthly living stipend that consists of:.
  • Accommodations.

Meals. Books.

  • Expenses for general living.
  • Round-trip tickets in economy class.
  • A $600 USD per trip travel allowance.
  • The university offers basic health insurance.
  • Not Included in the Scholarship.
  • Application expenses for a visa.
  • Costs for dependents or family members.
  • Expenses for courses, seminars, or research.
  • Laptops, computers, or other personal devices.
  • Extra training or travel is not covered by the academic program.
  • Administrative or residual permission fees.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationDec 10, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Japan · Asia

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Next step

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