Round 2 of Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)
Description
The Applications are open to apply for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025. It is a Fully Funded Scholarship for International students to pursue a Master’s Degree Program from one of the participating Universities Located in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. There are 41 Eligible Master’s Degree Programs available in 24 universities. You must have received an unconditional offer to be eligible for the World Bank Scholarship Program. The Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship Form will be communicated only to candidates unconditionally admitted to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs. There is no fee for applying for the World Bank Scholarship. Below are more details about the World Bank Scholarship, eligible Master’s Programs and Universities, Financial Benefits, and the application Process.
Details About the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025 (JJWBGSP)
- Host Countries: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
- Degree Level: Master’s Program
- Funded by: World Bank Group
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 23rd May 2025
Financial Benefits
The World Bank Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip Economy Class Airfare
- Additional Airfare Allowance of $600
- Full Tuition Fees
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance
- Monthly Stipend
- Accommodation
- Food
- Books
Participating Universities and Eligible Programs
Applicants must apply to one of the Eligible Master’s Programs at one of these Universities.
- Australian National University — Crawford School of Public Policy
- Master of Climate Change
- Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
- Master of Environmental Management and Development
- Master of Public Policy
- 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 in Development Practice
- Erasmus University
- Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies — IHS (Rotterdam)
- MSc in Urban Management and Development: Four Tracks
- Urban Digital Transformation & Innovation: Governance and Economics of Cities
- Urban Housing & Land Justice: Equitable Access to Sustainable Land, Housing & Services
- Urban Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change: Integrated Management of Land, Water and Air
- Strategic Urban Planning & Policies: Managing Socio-Spatial Dynamics for Sustainable Cities
- MSc in Urban Management and Development: Four Tracks
- International Institute of Social Studies — IISS (The Hague)
- Master’s in Development Studies
- Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies — IHS (Rotterdam)
- Harvard University — Kennedy School of Government
- Master of Public Administration in International Development
- IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
- MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water, Food and Energy Track
- MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water Hazards, Risks and Climate Track
- MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water and Health Track
- MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water Resources and Ecosystem Health Track
- Keio University
- Master’s in Taxation Policy and Management
- London School of Economics and Political Science
- MSc Development Management
- MSc Development Studies
- MSc Global Health Policy
- MSc International Social and Public Policy
- National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
- Tax Course of the Public Finance Program
- Oxford University — Blavatnik School of Government
- Master of Public Policy
- Department of International Development
- MSc in Refugees and Forced Migration Studies
- Satima University Japan
- International Graduate Program on Civil and Environmental Engineering
- SOAS University of London
- MSc Development Economics
- MSc Economics
- Stanford University
- Master’s in International Policy
- University of Tokyo— Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Science
- International Program on Agricultural Development Studies
- Université Clermont-Auvergne — FERDI
- Master’s in Economic Policy Management
- University of Leeds
- Master of Public Health (International)
- MSc Sustainable Cities
- MSc Water Sanitation and Health Engineering
- MSc Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security
- Yokohama National University
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of a developing country.
- Citizenship: Cannot hold dual citizenship of any developed country.
- Health: Must be in good health.
- Education: Must possess a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) obtained at least three years before the application deadline.
- Have received unconditional admission to a participating program by the scholarship application deadline.
- Professional Experience: Must have at least 3 years of full-time, paid development-related employment within the past 6 years. Part-time work may be considered.
How to Apply for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025?
Applicants have to apply online to one of the World Bank Scholarship Eligible Master’s Programs. Only Shortlisted applicants who have received un conditional offer can apply for the World Bank Scholarship. Please read the application Process here. The Link to the official website is below.
