The Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program is open to citizens of certain developing countries to pursue development-related Master’s programs in 24 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan.
The World Bank Scholarship Program covers the full amount of tuition and also provides a monthly stipend, accommodation, and travel costs.
Read this article till the end for a detailed step-by-step guide on how to submit your application for the 2026 Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program.
Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Summary
- Host: Government of Japan | World Bank
- Study Abroad: Study in USA | Study in UK | Study in Europe | Study in Asia | Study in Australia
- Eligible Countries: All Developing Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipend | Accommodation | Air-Ticket
- Deadline: May 29, 2026
Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Details:
Subject to available funding, Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship (JJWBGSP) offers scholarships for 52 Participating Programs at universities in U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.
To accommodate the academic calendar of JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs, the next application process will be organized in two rounds:
- Application Window#1
Application Window #1 from from January 15 to February 27, 2026 - Application Window #2
Application Window #2 from March 30 to May 29, 2026
After earning their degree, developing country scholars commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries’ social and economic development.
Requirements for 2026 Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program:
To be considered for the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program, applicants must:
- Be a national of a World Bank member developing country;
- Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
- Be in good health;
- Hold a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date;
- Have 3 years or more of recent development-related work experience after earning a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree;
- Be employed in development-related work in a paid full- time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application. Have at least 3 years of paid development-related employment since earning a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) and acquired within the past 6 years from the date of the Application Deadline.
Benefits of Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program 2026
The Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- Economy class air travel between your home country and the host university at the start of your study program and immediately following the end of the scholarship period. In addition to the two-way air travel, scholars will receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip;
- Tuition for your graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
- While on campus during the scholarship period, a monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books). The amount of the allowance varies depending on the host country.
Please note all JJ/WBGSP scholarships cover the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.
APPLICATION Dealine 29 March 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
To apply for the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to proceed to the application page and complete the process.
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