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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

A World Bank programme for mid-career developing-country nationals admitted to eligible development-related master’s programmes.

Am I eligible?
Participating universities in 24 countriesWorld Bank

At a glance

Study level

Master’s

Destination

Participating universities in 24 countries

Funding

Fully funded

Eligible applicants

Eligible developing-country nationals

Overview

JJ/WBGSP supports eligible developing-country nationals with relevant development work experience who have been admitted to an eligible participating master’s programme outside their home country.

Application checklist

What you’ll need

The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.

  1. Previous qualificationA bachelor’s degree earned at least three years before the application deadline.
  2. Work experienceAt least three years of paid, development-related work after the bachelor’s degree.
  3. University admissionAdmission to one of the programme’s 44 participating master’s programmes.
  4. Proof of admission to an eligible participating programmeRequired

What this scholarship covers

Tuition

Included

Monthly living stipend

Included

Round-trip airfare

Included

Health insurance

Included

Travel allowance

Included

Visa costs and family support

Not included

JJ/WBGSP covers tuition, basic medical insurance, a monthly living allowance, return airfare, and a US$600 travel allowance per trip. Support lasts for the graduate programme or two years, whichever is shorter.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Checked against the official criteria on October 10, 2026

Check official criteria

International students

Conditional

Domestic students

See official criteria

Scholarship scope

Organization scholarship

Last eligibility check

October 10, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
National of a country on the official 2027 eligible list, without dual citizenship of any developed country.
International eligibility
Open to nationals of the World Bank member developing countries on the official 2027 list.

Academic requirements

Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Official eligibility summary

Eligible developing-country nationals with a bachelor’s degree earned at least three years earlier, qualifying development-related work experience, and unconditional admission to a participating master’s programme.

Nationality

  • National of an eligible World Bank developing country

Professional experience

  • At least three years of qualifying paid development-related work

Admission

  • Unconditional admission to a 2027 participating master’s programme

Required documents

  • Materials required in the current application guidelines

How to apply

  1. 1

    Check the 2027 participating-programme list.

  2. 2

    Apply to and secure eligible admission from a participating programme.

  3. 3

    Follow the World Bank’s official application route after university shortlisting.

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    February 26, 2027

    2027: first window January 18 – February 26, 2027; second window March 29 – May 21, 2027. Confirm dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

World Bank Scholarships Program

Official international-organisation scholarship page

Last checked October 10, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Review the eligible-country and participating-programme lists.
  2. 02Seek admission to an eligible programme.
  3. 03Follow the official World Bank instructions for the relevant application window.
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Frequently asked questions

Can I apply before admission?

No. The World Bank requires unconditional admission to an eligible participating programme before scholarship application.