The Joint Japan/World Bank Yokohama National University Scholarship is a fully funded program for international students. The scholarship covers all expenses, including tuition, accommodation, travel, and healthcare, as well as a monthly living stipend of JPY 200,000.
Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Japan
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
Eligible Country: All Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | $15,275 Stipend/Yr | Travel Costs | Health Insurance
No IELTS Required
Deadline: February 20, 2025
Requirements For the World Bank Yokohama National University Scholarship 2025
To be eligible for the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality: Must be a national of a World Bank member country eligible for financing. Dual citizens of developed countries are not eligible.
- Academic Background: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with excellent academic performance, obtained at least three years before the scholarship application deadline.
- Work Experience: Must have at least three years of recent, full-time professional experience in development-related work after earning a Bachelor’s degree. Exceptions apply to applicants from countries listed on the World Bank’s “Harmonized List of Fragile Situations.”
- Health: Must be in good health.
- Exclusions: Applicants must not be an Executive Director, staff, or close relative of World Bank or IMF personnel.
Required Documents for the The Joint Japan/World Bank Yokohama National University Scholarship 2025
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 confirming English-medium education
- Research Plan (up to six pages, outlining objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes)
- Two Letters of Recommendation: One from a supervisor and one from an academic referee
- Academic Performance Entry Sheet (template provided by YNU)
How to Apply for The Joint Japan/World Bank Yokohama National University Scholarship 2025 (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2025 World Bank Yokohama National University Scholarship, interested and eligible candidates should:
- Click the button below to visit the program’s webpage.
- Submit their application along with all required documents by February 20, 2025.
- Notification of Admission: Successful candidates will receive their admission letters by July 2025.
Application Deadline: February 20, 2025
Apply here
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