Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded) – Round 2 Applications Open

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP), a fully funded opportunity for international students pursuing a Master’s degree.

The scholarship enables students to study at top universities across the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.

With 41 eligible Master’s programs offered at 24 renowned universities, applicants must secure an unconditional admission offer to be considered for this scholarship. The official application form will only be provided to candidates who have received admission into a participating program. Best of all, there are no application fees!

Scholarship Overview

• Host Countries: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, Japan
• Degree Level: Master’s
• Funding Organization: World Bank Group
• Coverage: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: May 23, 2025

Financial Benefits

Recipients of the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship will receive:

• Round-trip economy-class airfare
• Additional travel allowance ($600)
• Full tuition coverage
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Monthly living stipend
• Accommodation expenses
• Food and book allowances

Participating Universities & Programs

Applicants must apply to an eligible Master’s program at one of the following institutions:

Australia

• Australian National University (Crawford School of Public Policy)
  • Master of Climate Change
  • Master of Public Policy
  • Master of Environmental Management and Development

United States

• Brandeis University (The Heller School for Social Policy and Management)
  • Master of Arts in Global Sustainability Policy and Management
  • Master’s in Global Health Policy and Management
• Columbia University (School of International and Public Affairs)
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • MPA in Development Practice
• Harvard University (Kennedy School of Government)
  • Master of Public Administration in International Development
• Stanford University
  • Master’s in International Policy

Europe

• Erasmus University (Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies, IHS, Rotterdam)
  • MSc in Urban Management and Development (Four Tracks)
• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
  • MSc Development Management
  • MSc Development Studies
  • MSc Global Health Policy
  • MSc International Social and Public Policy
• Oxford University (Blavatnik School of Government)
  • Master of Public Policy
• SOAS University of London
  • MSc Development Economics
  • MSc Economics
• University of Leeds
  • Master of Public Health (International)
  • MSc Sustainable Cities
  • MSc Water, Sanitation & Health Engineering
  • MSc Sustainable Food Systems & Food Security

Japan

• Keio University
  • Master’s in Taxation Policy and Management
• National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
  • Tax Course of the Public Finance Program
• University of Tokyo (Graduate School of Agriculture & Life Science)
  • International Program on Agricultural Development Studies
• Yokohama National University

Other Regions

• IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
  • MSc in Water and Sustainable Development (various tracks)
• Université Clermont-Auvergne (FERDI)
  • Master’s in Economic Policy Management

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a developing country
• Not hold dual citizenship with any developed country
• Be in good health
• Have earned a bachelor’s degree at least three years before applying
• Secure an unconditional admission offer from a participating university
• Possess at least three years of full-time, paid work experience in development-related fields

How to Apply

Prospective candidates must first apply for admission to an eligible Master’s program. Only those who receive an unconditional offer will be invited to apply for the World Bank Scholarship.

For full details and the application process, visit the World Bank Group website.

Click Here to Apply via the Official Website

Happy Applying and Congratulations in Advance!