Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2027 in Global | Fully Funded

Overview

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program offers financial support for citizens of eligible developing countries to undertake master’s studies in development-related fields. Available for 44 participating master’s programs across 24 universities in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan, the award lasts for the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is shorter.

Benefits

Economy class air travel between the home country and host university at the start and end of the scholarship period.
A US $600 travel allowance for each trip.
Full tuition coverage and basic medical insurance obtained through the host university.
A monthly subsistence allowance covering accommodation, food, and books.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a national of a World Bank member developing country and not hold dual citizenship in any developed country.
Must be in good health.
Must hold a bachelor's degree earned at least 3 years prior to the application deadline.
Must be employed in a paid, full-time development-related position at the time of application, with at least 3 years of paid development-related work experience acquired within the past 6 years from the deadline.
Must be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) to at least one participating master’s program outside the country of citizenship and residence.
Must not be a World Bank Group staff member, executive director, or a close relative of the aforementioned.
Must not have previously declined a JJ/WBGSP offer or received the scholarship without graduating.

How to Apply

Applicants must first gain unconditional admission (except for funding) to one of the participating master’s programs. The direct application form link is sent exclusively to candidates who are admitted and shortlisted as eligible by their participating university. Refer to the official website for detailed guidelines and FAQs for Application Window 1 and Window 2.

Deadline

Application Window 1 runs from 18 January to 26 February 2027, and Application Window 2 runs from 29 March to 21 May 2027.

Overview

Benefits

Economy class air travel between the home country and host university at the start and end of the scholarship period.

A US $600 travel allowance for each trip.

Full tuition coverage and basic medical insurance obtained through the host university.

A monthly subsistence allowance covering accommodation, food, and books.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a national of a World Bank member developing country and not hold dual citizenship in any developed country.

Must be in good health.

Must hold a bachelor's degree earned at least 3 years prior to the application deadline.

Must be employed in a paid, full-time development-related position at the time of application, with at least 3 years of paid development-related work experience acquired within the past 6 years from the deadline.

Must be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) to at least one participating master’s program outside the country of citizenship and residence.

Must not be a World Bank Group staff member, executive director, or a close relative of the aforementioned.

Must not have previously declined a JJ/WBGSP offer or received the scholarship without graduating.

How to Apply