The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master degree program in a development-related topic.
Program Benefits
- **Full Tuition:** Covers the cost of completing the master’s degree.
- **Monthly Stipend:**Â A monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses (amount varies by country).
- **Travel:**Â Round-trip airfare from the home country to the host university.
- **Health Insurance:**Â Basic medical insurance.
- **Travel Allowance:**Â $500 travel allowance for each trip.
Eligibility Criteria
- **Citizenship:**Â Be a national of a World Bank member developing country.
- **Health:**Â Be in good health.
- **Education:** Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) earned at least 3 years prior to the application deadline.
- **Experience:** Have 3 years or more of recent development-related work experience after earning a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree.
- **Employment:**Â Be employed in development-related work in a paid full-time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application.
- **Admission:** For Window 1, applicants must be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) to one of the specific JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs designated for this window.
Application Process
- **Application Period (Window 1):** January 15 – February 27, 2026.
- How to Apply:
- Apply to one of the participating master’s programs first.
- Once admitted (or if you have a strong application), apply for the scholarship via the World Bank’s online application system.
- **Required Documents:**Â CV, two professional references, proof of employment, certified diploma/transcripts, and the unconditional letter of admission.
Application Link:
For the list of eligible Window 1 programs and the application portal, visit the official World Bank Scholarships website.
