Applications are now open for Round 2 of the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025 (JJWBGSP). This prestigious, fully funded scholarship is available for international students pursuing a Master’s degree at one of the participating universities across the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. With 41 eligible programs offered at 24 universities, this scholarship covers all major expenses. Applicants must have an unconditional offer from one of the designated programs to qualify.
Read on for details on eligibility, financial benefits, and how to apply.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Countries: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, Japan
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Funded by: World Bank Group
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: May 23, 2025
Financial Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Round-trip economy-class airfare
- Additional travel allowance ($600)
- Full tuition fees
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Monthly stipend
- Accommodation and living expenses
- Funding for books and study materials
Eligible Universities & Programs
Applicants must apply to one of the eligible programs at the following universities:
United States
- Brandeis University (Heller School for Social Policy and Management)
- MA in Global Sustainability Policy & Management
- MA in Global Health Policy & Management
- MA in Global Sustainability Policy & Management
- Columbia University (School of International and Public Affairs)
- Master of Public Administration
- MPA in Development Practice
- Master of Public Administration
- Harvard University (Kennedy School of Government)
- Master of Public Administration in International Development
- Master of Public Administration in International Development
- Stanford University
- Master’s in International Policy
- Master’s in International Policy
United Kingdom
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- MSc Development Management
- MSc Development Studies
- MSc Global Health Policy
- MSc International Social & Public Policy
- MSc Development Management
- University of Oxford (Blavatnik School of Government)
- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Public Policy
- SOAS University of London
- MSc Development Economics
- MSc Economics
- MSc Development Economics
Europe & Africa
- Erasmus University (Institute for Housing & Urban Development Studies)
- MSc in Urban Management & Development
- MSc in Urban Management & Development
- University of Leeds
- Master of Public Health (International)
- MSc Sustainable Cities
- MSc Water, Sanitation, & Health Engineering
- MSc Sustainable Food Systems & Food Security
- Master of Public Health (International)
- Université Clermont-Auvergne (FERDI)
- Master’s in Economic Policy Management
- Master’s in Economic Policy Management
Japan & Oceania
- Keio University
- Master’s in Taxation Policy & Management
- Master’s in Taxation Policy & Management
- National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
- Tax Course of the Public Finance Program
- Tax Course of the Public Finance Program
- University of Tokyo (Graduate School of Agriculture & Life Science)
- International Program on Agricultural Development Studies
- International Program on Agricultural Development Studies
- Yokohama National University
- Various Master’s Programs
- Various Master’s Programs
- Australian National University (Crawford School of Public Policy)
- Master of Climate Change
- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Environmental Management & Development
- Master of Climate Change
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a developing country
- Not hold dual citizenship from any developed country
- Be in good health
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) obtained at least three years before the application deadline
- Have received unconditional admission to a participating master’s program before applying
- Have at least three years of full-time, paid development-related employment within the last six years (part-time work may be considered)
How to Apply
Applicants must first apply for admission to an eligible Master’s program at one of the participating universities. Only shortlisted applicants with an unconditional offer can apply for the World Bank Scholarship.
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