We are here with another exciting scholarship announcement – Application window 2 is now open for the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship 2025. A fully funded scholarship by the World Bank offered to the citizens of developing countries to pursue full-time master’s degree programs in multiple participating higher education institutes located in the United States, Oceania, Japan, Africa, and Europe. A total of 24 universities with over 41 Master’s degree programs in key areas of economic policy management, tax policy, development, and infrastructure management are offered under this program.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate scholarship program since its inception has offered over 7000 scholarships to students and researchers who are now contributing to their communities and positively impacting future generations. The application window for round 2 is (25th March – 23rd May, 2025). Candidates belonging to developing countries must submit their application within the mentioned window.
To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates need to be admitted unconditionally to one of these 41 participating master’s degree programs, without an offer letter you are not eligible for the JJ/WBGSP scholarship 2025. The scholarship offers comprehensive support to the scholars covering Tuition Fees, Monthly Living Stipend, Health Insurance, Travel Allowance, and Round Trip Airfare with other perks and benefits. To know more about World Bank Scholarship eligibility criteria, offered Masters programs, participating universities and application process check the details below.
Details About Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship (JJWBGSP) 2025
| Host Countries | Japan, US, Africa & Oceania |
|---|---|
| Eligible Countries | Developing Countries |
| Degree Level | Master’s Degree |
| Available Programs | 41 |
| Application Window | 25 March – 23 May, 2025 |
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in the World Bank Graduate scholarship must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Citizens of developing countries are invited to submit the applications
- Candidates holding dual nationality from any developed country are not eligible
- Must be in good health to attend the degree program
- Receive unconditional admission to one of the participating institute
- The letter of admission needs to be uploaded before the scholarship application
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Candidates must have completed their degree 3 years before the application deadline
- Applicants who have previously received the scholarship but didn’t avail or those who have not graduated cannot apply again
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship provides support of:
- Round-trip air travel ticket
- Tuition fee coverage of graduate degree program
- Medical insurance
- Monthly allowance to cover living expenses including Accommodation, food, and books
The program does not provide support for:
- Visa Application
- Family support
- Extra courses or training
- Language training
- Additional traveling costs
- Resident permit fee
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Participating Institutes & Programs
1. Public Policy / Administration
Australian National University:
Master of Public Policy
Columbia University:
MPA in Economic Policy Management
MPA in Global Leadership
MPA in Development Practice
Harvard University — Kennedy School of Government:
Master of Public Administration in International Development
London School of Economics and Political Science:
MSc International Social and Public Policy
Stanford University:
Master in International Policy
University of Oxford:
Blavatnik School of Government: Master of Public Policy
University of Tokyo:
Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP): Master of Public Policy, International Program
University of Tsukuba:
Master’s Program in Economic and Public Policy
Williams College — Center for Development Economics:
Master of Arts in Policy Economics
2. Development / Environmental Studies
Australian National University:
Master of Climate Change
Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
Master of Environmental Management and Development
Brandeis University:
Master of Arts in Global Sustainability Policy and Management
Erasmus University:
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies — IHS (Rotterdam): MSc in Urban Management and Development with four tracks:
International Institute of Social Studies — IISS (The Hague): Master in Development Studies
University of California-Berkeley:
Master of Development Practice
Université Clermont-Auvergne — FERDI:
Master in Economic Policy Management
Université Félix Houphouët Boigny:
Economic Policy Management Program (GPE)
University of Leeds:
MSc Sustainable Cities
MSc Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security
SOAS – University of London:
MSc Development Economics
MSc Economics
3. Global Health / Public Health
Johns Hopkins University — Bloomberg School of Public Health:
Master of Public Health
KIT – Royal Tropical Institute:
MS in Public Health and Health Equity
Yale University — School of Management:
Master’s Degree in Systemic Risk
4. Water & Sustainability
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education: MSc in Water and Sustainable Development with four tracks:
Water, Food, and Energy Track
Water Hazards, Risks, and Climate Track
Water and Health Track
Water Resources and Ecosystem Health Track
University of Leeds: MSc Water Sanitation and Health Engineering
5. Agriculture / Food Security
University of Tokyo: Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Science: International Program on Agricultural Development Studies
6. Taxation / Public Finance
Keio University:
Master in Taxation Policy and Management
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS):
Tax Course of the Public Finance Program
7. Infrastructure & Urban Planning
Saitama University:
International Graduate Program on Civil and Environmental Engineering
Yokohama National University:
Infrastructure Management Program (IMP) — Institute of Urban Innovation
8. Housing / Land Policy
Erasmus University:
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies — IHS (Rotterdam): Urban Housing & Land Justice: Equitable Access to Sustainable Land, Housing & Services
9. Climate Change / Sustainability
Brandeis University:
Master in Global Health Policy and Management
University of Oxford:
Department of International Development: MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
10. Economic Policy
Université Clermont-Auvergne — FERDI:
Master in Economic Policy Management
Williams College — Center for Development Economics:
Master of Arts in Policy Economics
How to Apply for Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship?
The application process for the JJ/WBGS Scholarship is online, interested applicants need to receive an unconditional offer letter from one of the above-mentioned participating degree programs. Check out the complete application guide here. The official link to the scholarship is mentioned below.
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