Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027
Location
Multiple Countries
Funding Amount
Full tuition + monthly stipend + return airfare + travel allowance
Application Deadline
Varies (two application windows, typically Jan–Feb and March–May annually)
Field of Study
Economics, Public Policy, Environment, Agriculture, Health
About This Scholarship
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to citizens of developing countries with relevant professional experience who are applying to master’s degree programs in development-related fields at partner universities.
Benefits
Full tuition fee coverage at partner university
Monthly living stipend to cover accommodation and meals
Round-trip economy class air travel
Travel allowance of $500 USD per trip
Comprehensive medical insurance
Requirements
National of a World Bank member developing country
Bachelor's degree earned at least 3 years prior to application
At least 3 years of full-time, paid development-related work experience
Admitted to an eligible partner Master's program
Good health and clean professional record
Quick Info
Degree
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded
Country
Multiple Countries
Deadline
Varies (two application windows, typically Jan–Feb and March–May annually)
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