Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)
Applications are now open for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025. This prestigious scholarship provides full financial support for international students pursuing a master’s degree at one of the 24 participating universities located in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. To qualify, applicants must have secured an unconditional offer of admission to one of the eligible master’s programs. There is no application fee required for this scholarship. Below, you’ll find comprehensive details about the scholarship, including eligible programs, participating universities, financial benefits, and the application process.
Scholarship Details OF Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship
Host Countries: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
Degree Level: Master’s Degree
Funding Organization: World Bank Group
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: 28th February 2025
Financial Benefits
The scholarship provides full financial support, covering:
- Round-trip airfare in economy class from your home country, plus an additional allowance of $600 for travel expenses.
- Full tuition fees for your chosen master’s program.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Monthly living stipend for accommodation, food, and personal expenses.
- Coverage for the cost of books and study materials.
Participating Universities
Applicants must apply to a master’s program at one of the following universities:
- Australian National University
- Brandeis University
- Columbia University
- Erasmus University
- Harvard University
- IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
- Johns Hopkins University
- Keio University
- KIT – Royal Tropical Institute
- London School of Economics and Political Sciences
- National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
- Saitama University
- SOAS – University of London
- Stanford University
- University of California-Berkeley
- Université Clermont-Auvergne
- Université Félix Houphouët Boigny
- University of Leeds
- University of Oxford
- University of Tokyo
- University of Tsukuba
- Williams College
- Yale University
- Yokohama National University
Eligible Master’s Programs
Applicants must be admitted to one of the following eligible master’s programs:
- Master of Climate Change
- Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
- Master of Environmental Management and Development
- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Arts in Global Sustainability Policy and Management
- MPA in Economic Policy Management
- Master in Development Studies
- MSc in Urban Management and Development (various tracks)
- MSc in Water and Sustainable Development (various tracks)
- Master of Public Health
- MSc Development Economics
- MSc Sustainable Cities
- MSc Water Sanitation and Health Engineering
- Master in International Policy
- Many other specialized master’s programs.
Eligibility Criteria of Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship
To be eligible for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship , applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality: Be a citizen of a developing country that is a World Bank member.
- Dual Citizenship: Cannot hold dual citizenship with a developed country.
- Health: Be in good health.
- Education: Hold a bachelor’s degree obtained at least three years before the application deadline.
- Admission: Have an unconditional offer of admission to a participating master’s program.
- Professional Experience: Have at least three years of full-time, paid, development-related work experience within the last six years.
Application Process
- Apply to a Master’s Program: Start by applying to one of the eligible master’s programs at a participating university.
- Unconditional Offer: Only candidates with an unconditional offer of admission will be eligible to apply for the scholarship.
- Submit Scholarship Application: Shortlisted applicants will receive the scholarship application form and further instructions.
For more information on the application process, visit the official website: Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2025.
Take advantage of this life-changing opportunity to pursue advanced education and contribute to development worldwide!