The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) provides scholarships to individuals from developing countries to pursue master’s degree programs in development-related fields at selected universities around the world.

 Who can apply?

Citizens of developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts.

 What is covered? 

- Full tuition 

- Monthly living stipend 

- Round-trip airfare 

- Health insurance 

- Travel allowance

 Eligibility criteria

- Must be a national of a World Bank member developing country 

- Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country 

- Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) earned at least 3 years before the application deadline 

- Have 3 years or more of recent development-related work experience after earning a bachelor’s degree 

- Must be employed in development-related work at the time of application 

- Must be admitted to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs

 How to apply?

- Apply and gain admission to a participating master’s program 

- Submit the JJ/WBGSP application online via the official World Bank scholarships portal during the application window 

- Upload required documents including proof of employment, recommendation letters, statement of purpose, academic transcripts, and admission letter

Deadline

May 24, 2025, at

12:00 noon Washington D.C. time