{"id":5720,"date":"2026-05-04T09:28:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T09:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careers.msqfon.com\/?p=5720"},"modified":"2026-05-04T09:28:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T09:28:19","slug":"fully-funded-scholarship-for-masters-studies-in-japan-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careers.msqfon.com\/?p=5720","title":{"rendered":"Fully funded scholarship for Master&#8217;s studies in Japan 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Opportunity Description<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Joint World Bank\/Japan Scholarship (JJ\/WBGSP) is a prestigious educational opportunity offering full funding for a Master&#8217;s degree in development-related subjects. The scholarship is open to students from developing countries who have relevant professional experience and a track record of supporting development efforts in their home countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Applicant Criteria<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> No specific nationality required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age: <\/strong>18-60<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gender: <\/strong>Both genders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Opportunity Criteria<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Japan, United States, Afghanistan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Degree:<\/strong> Master&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Application Deadline: May 29, 2026<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Funding and Financial Benefits<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coverage of economy class airfare between your home country and the host university at the beginning and end of the program, plus a $600 USD travel allowance per flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coverage of master&#8217;s program tuition fees and basic health insurance through the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A monthly living allowance covering all living expenses, including accommodation, food, and books, which varies depending on the host university&#8217;s location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Eligibility Requirements<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants must be citizens of one of the developing countries that are members of the World Bank (from the available list).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must not hold dual citizenship with any developed country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must be in good health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must have obtained a bachelor&#8217;s degree (or equivalent) at least three years prior to the application date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must be engaged in full-time development-related work at the time of application and have three years of experience in the field after obtaining their bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Available specializations<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These include development fields such as economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Application Steps<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gather the required documents (CV, transcripts, letters of recommendation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register via the dedicated online scholarship portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhere to the deadlines and avoid common mistakes such as inaccurate information or failure to submit documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: There are two application periods:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>February 15-27, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 30-May 29, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Benefits and Advantages<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Economy class airfare between your home country and the host university at the beginning and end of the program, plus a $600 USD travel allowance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuition fees covered and basic health insurance provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly living allowance covering living expenses (accommodation, food, 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has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/programs\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apply Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opportunity Description The Joint World Bank\/Japan Scholarship (JJ\/WBGSP) is a prestigious educational opportunity offering full funding for a Master&#8217;s degree in development-related subjects. 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