Government of Japan, administered by the World Bank
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is a fully-funded scholarship from Government of Japan, administered by the World Bank for Master's pursuing any field in Participating universities worldwide, including in Europe. Deadline: Two annual windows (in 2026: 15 Jan-27 Feb and 30 Mar-29 May).
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Master's
- Where
- Participating universities worldwide, including in Europe
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition, monthly living allowance, health insurance and economy round-trip airfare plus a $600 travel allowance
- Deadline
- Two annual windows (in 2026: 15 Jan-27 Feb and 30 Mar-29 May)
- Host countries
- Participating universities worldwide, including in Europe
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Nationals of developing World Bank member countries Nationality Requirements You must be a national of an eligible World Bank member developing country, and you must not hold dual citizenship with any developed country. Academic Requirements You need a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) earned at least three years before the application deadline, and unconditional admission, except for funding, to at least one participating master's programme for the upcoming academic year.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition for the participating master's programme
- A monthly living stipend, which varies by host country
- Basic health insurance
- Economy round-trip airfare between your home country and the university
- A $600 travel allowance per trip
- Coverage for the full programme or two years, whichever is shorter
- The scholarship does not cover visa costs, family support, language training, extra travel, research expenses or computers.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Two annual windows (in 2026: 15 Jan-27 Feb and 30 Mar-29 May)
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.