For international students, the Joint Japan/World Bank–Yokohama National University Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that includes a JPY 200,000 monthly living stipend in addition to full tuition, housing, transport, and health insurance.
Through this program, exceptional professionals from developing nations can enroll in Yokohama National University’s Master of Infrastructure Management (IMP) program during the 2026–2028 academic year. The fellowship, which is sponsored by the World Bank and offered in collaboration with the Japanese government, aims to improve technical and leadership skills in infrastructure planning and policy.
The IMP program integrates engineering, economics, management, and law to equip students to effectively contribute to sustainable development in their home countries and address real-world infrastructure concerns.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Nationality: To be eligible for financing, one must be a citizen of a World Bank member nation; dual citizens of wealthy nations are not.
- Education: At least three years prior to the scholarship application deadline, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) with an excellent academic record.
- Professional Experience: After earning a bachelor’s degree, candidates must have at least three years of recent, full-time job experience related to development (applicants from nations on the World Bank’s Fragile Situations list are exempt).
- Physical and mental well-being are prerequisites.
- Clause of Ineligibility: You cannot be an Executive Director, an employee, or a close relative of a World Bank or IMF staff member.
Japan is the host nation.
Study Area: Asia
Scholarship Level: Master’s, PhD, Postgraduate
All nationalities are welcome to apply.
Financial Support: Fully Funded Scholarship
$15,200 annual stipend
Covered round-trip travel costs
Included with comprehensive health insurance
IELTS Requirement: Not necessary
Benefits :
- Stipend per month: about JPY 170,000–200,000
- Covered academic expenses include tuition, admittance, and entrance exam fees.
- Air travel: There are round-trip flights available to and from Japan.
- Support for relocation: Initial travel reimbursement included
- Health coverage: Complete health insurance is offered
Deadline: February 19, 2026
