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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Fully Funded Master's Scholarships in Development Studies and Related Fields (JJ/WBGSP) Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program in United States

Degree Level

Master's

Field of study

Development Studies

Funding

The scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare with travel allowance, and health insurance.

Deadline

Expired

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Ongoing program

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

by World Bank and the Government of Japan

Fully Funded
Master
Up To 2 Years
United States
Japan

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program funds development-related master's degrees for mid-career professionals from developing countries at participating universities worldwide.

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Keywords

Development Studies
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About this position

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) offers fully funded opportunities for professionals from developing countries to pursue development-related master's degrees at top universities in the USA, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. The program aims to empower scholars to return home and contribute to national development priorities. Key research and study areas include development studies, public health, climate, food systems, pesticide regulation, donor-funded programs, and applied research.

Successful applicants receive comprehensive funding, including full tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare with travel allowance, and health insurance. To be eligible, candidates must first secure unconditional admission (except for funding) to one of the 44 participating master's programs. The application process is competitive, with a focus on candidates who demonstrate strong development work experience, a clear commitment to returning home, and a plan for how their studies will impact their country's development.

The application windows for 2026 are January 15 to February 27 and March 30 to May 29. Interested applicants should first apply to a participating master's program and, upon admission, will receive the scholarship application link. For more information and to apply, visit the official JJ/WBGSP website.

Funding details

The scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare with travel allowance, and health insurance.

What's required

Applicants must be professionals from developing countries with development-related work experience. They must first secure unconditional admission (except funding) to one of the 44 participating master's programs. Strong applications should demonstrate development work experience, a commitment to returning home, and alignment with national development priorities.

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