The Joint/Japan World Bank Yokohama National University Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for international students.
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program covers all the expenses of tuition, accommodation, travel, and healthcare, including a monthly living stipend of JPY 200,000.
Requirements
To be considered for the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), you must meet the criteria below:
- Nationality: Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible for financing. Dual citizens of developed countries are ineligible.
- Academic Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with superior academic performance earned at least three years before the scholarship application deadline.
- Work Experience: Have at least three years of recent, full-time professional experience in development-related work after earning a Bachelor’s degree. Exceptions apply for applicants from countries on the World Bank’s “Harmonized List of Fragile Situations.”
- Health: Be in good health.
- Exclusions: Not be an Executive Director, staff, or a close relative of World Bank or IMF personnel.
Benefits
Successful applicants will be eligible for the JJ/WBGSP scholarship, which includes:
- A monthly allowance of approximately JPY 170,000 to JPY 200,000.
- Coverage for tuition fees, entrance examination fees, and admission fees.
- Round-trip airfare to and from Japan.
- Travel allowance for initial relocation.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Official Transcripts and Certificate of Graduation.
- English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL/IELTS) or a certificate proving English-medium education.
- Research Plan (up to six pages detailing objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes).
- Two Letters of Recommendation, one from a supervisor and one from an academic.
- Academic Performance Entry Sheet (template provided by YNU).
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: February 19, 2026.
