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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) · Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)

JJ/WBGSP Scholarship at Columbia SIPA (MPA-EPM), master

Deadline
65 days left
Funding
Fully funded
Level
Master’s
Country
United States

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JJ/WBGSP scholarship linked to Columbia SIPA’s MPA in Economic Policy Management, for candidates from eligible countries applying to this master’s program. It covers tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare and health insurance. Applications are submitted through the SIPA program page, with a priority date for JJ/WBGSP candidates and a final deadline on 15 January 2027.

Verified on 1 November 2026

Scholarship for eligible candidates to Columbia SIPA’s MPA in Economic Policy Management: the JJ/WBGSP covers tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare and health insurance; call open, final deadline 15 January 2027. Applications close on 15 January 2027, that is in 65 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Nationalité (pays éligibles listés)

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Diplôme requis : Licence (baccalauréat) ou équivalent requis pour admission au master

  • Respecter les exigences générales d'admission de SIPA

    “In addition to SIPA’s general admission requirements, the MPA-EPM program requires the following”

  • Exposition à la politique économique

    “Meaningful professional exposure to economic policymaking, preferably in a public agency or nongovernmental organization”

To be confirmed

  • Professional experience

    “At least two years of work experience (preferably)”

Watch points

  • Différentes dates de soumission

    “Priority Fellowship deadline and JJ/WBGSP Applicants: November 1, 2026; Recommended submission date for international applicants: December 20, 2026; Final deadline for all applicants: January 15, 2027”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is “priority”: the page separates JJ/WBGSP candidates into a priority deadline and a final deadline, and the first one should drive your timeline. The real trap is not academic standing alone, but the absence of clear proof of professional exposure to economic policymaking, especially in a public agency or NGO. To make the file strong, that experience must read as the backbone of your CV and statement, not as just one line among others. Prepare a one-page summary now that connects your roles, your results and your interest in economic policy, then submit through the SIPA page aiming for the priority date.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027

Priority Fellowship deadline and JJ/WBGSP Applicants: 2026-11-01. Recommended submission date for international applicants to allow sufficient time for visa processing: 2026-12-20. Final deadline for all applicants: 2027-01-15.

What is actually funded

  • TuitionLa bourse JJ/WBGSP couvre les frais de scolarité pour les participants retenus au programme MPA-EPM
  • Living allowancemonthly living stipend (mentionnée par SIPA comme fournie par JJ/WBGSP)
  • Travelround-trip airfare (mentionnée par SIPA comme fournie par JJ/WBGSP)
  • Health insurancehealth insurance (mentionnée par SIPA comme fournie par JJ/WBGSP)

Countries covered

Applicants must be nationals of a JJ/WBGSP-eligible country and apply to Columbia SIPA’s MPA in Economic Policy Management. The key reading point is the priority deadline reserved for JJ/WBGSP candidates, set for 1 November 2026, with a final deadline on 15 January 2027. The file must also show real professional exposure to economic policymaking, preferably in a public agency or NGO.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Identity document or passport
  • Degrees, transcripts and academic records
  • CV or academic and professional background
  • Motivation statement, project or written responses

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Master's cohort

Prepare three master's applications with a group

The deadline for this scholarship is 15 January 2027. Master's cohort: 6 live sessions of 90 minutes and 2 individual feedback sessions of 20 minutes. You prepare three applications and submit them yourself.

Apply to the cohort80,000 FCFA (about €122). 15 places, applications until 29 November, first session on 5 December.

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These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.

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