The Joint Japan / World Bank Yokohama National University Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity available to international students seeking advanced studies in Japan.
Through the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), selected candidates will receive comprehensive financial support covering tuition, accommodation, travel, health insurance, and a generous monthly living stipend, enabling scholars to focus fully on their academic and professional development.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Japan
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $15,200 Stipend per Year | Travel Costs | Health Insurance
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: February 19, 2026
Scholarship Details
Yokohama National University (YNU), in partnership with the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, has announced the Master’s Degree Programme in Infrastructure Management (IMP) for the 2026–2028 academic session. This highly competitive programme is supported by the Government of Japan and administered by the World Bank, with the goal of developing skilled professionals from developing countries.
The IMP programme is tailored for government officials and infrastructure professionals and adopts an interdisciplinary approach that combines engineering, economics, management, and law to address complex global infrastructure challenges.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), applicants must:
- Be a national of an eligible World Bank member country (dual citizens of developed countries are not eligible)
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong academic performance, obtained at least three years before the application deadline
- Have a minimum of 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
- Be in good health
- Not be a World Bank or IMF staff member, Executive Director, or a close relative of such personnel
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the World Bank Yokohama National University Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Monthly living allowance of approximately JPY 170,000 – JPY 200,000
- Full coverage of tuition fees, entrance examination fees, and admission fees
- Round-trip airfare to and from Japan
- Relocation travel allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed application form
- Official academic transcripts and certificate of graduation
- Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) or evidence of English-medium instruction
- Research plan (maximum of six pages outlining objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes)
- Two letters of recommendation
- One from a professional supervisor
- One from an academic referee
- Academic Performance Entry Sheet (using the template provided by YNU)
How to Apply
To apply for the Joint Japan / World Bank Yokohama National University Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the official programme webpage
- Complete and submit the application with all required documents
- Ensure submission is made on or before February 19, 2026
- Await notification of admission, which will be issued to successful candidates by July 2026
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