Applications are now open for the 2026 Joint Japan-WBGSP World Bank Scholarship Program. This is a fully funded scholarship for international students wishing to pursue a Master's degree at one of the participating universities in the USA, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan . Forty-one eligible Master's programs are available at 24 universities . Applicants must have received final, unconditional offer of admission to a participating Master's program. The Joint Japan-WBGSP World Bank Scholarship application form will only be sent to candidates who have received final admission to one of the participating Master's programs. The application process is free of charge . Further details about the scholarship, including eligible Master's programs and universities, financial benefits, and application procedures, are provided below .
Details about the 2026 Japan-World Bank Joint Grant (JJWBGSP)
- Host countries: United States of America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
- Academic level: Master's program
- Funded by : The World Bank Group
- Financial advantages : Fully funded
- Deadline: February 27, 2026
Financial advantages
The World Bank grant covers the following:
- Round-trip economy class flight tickets
- Additional allowance for flight tickets worth $600
- Full tuition fees
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- monthly salary
- Accommodation
- food
- Books
Participating universities and eligible programs
Applicants must apply to one of the eligible Master's programs at one of these universities.
- US
- Yale University: Master of Science in Systematic Risk Management (School of Management)
- Columbia University: Master of Public Administration (Economic Policy or Global Leadership)
- Johns Hopkins University: Master of Public Health (Bloomberg)
- Brandeis University: Master of Science in Global Sustainability / Global Health / Master of Science in Public Policy (Hiller College)
- Williams College: Master of Policy Economics (CDE)
- University of California, Berkeley: Master of Science in Development Practice (Goldman College)
- Japan
- University of Tokyo: Master of Public Policy (International Program - EPFD or PMIR Track)
- University of Tsukuba: Master's in Economics and Public Policy
- Europe
- KIET Institute / Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Master of Public Health and Health Equity
Eligibility criteria
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of a developing country.
- Nationality: It is not permissible to hold dual nationality with any developed country.
- Health: The person must be in good health.
- Education: Must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) obtained at least three years prior to the application deadline.
- They were unconditionally accepted into one of the participating programs before the scholarship application deadline.
- Professional Experience: Applicants must have at least three years of experience in a full-time, paid, development-related role within the past six years. Part-time work may be considered.
How to apply for the World Bank-Japan Joint Grant for 2026?
Applicants have to apply online to one of the World Bank Scholarship Eligible Master’s Programs. Only shortlisted applicants who have received un conditional offer can apply for the World Bank Scholarship. Please read the application Process here. The Link to the official website is below.