2026 Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program

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.

Eligibility: 

• 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.

Value: 

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.

Type: Postgraduate
Deadline: May 29, 2026
Host Country: Japan