ScholarshipsWorld Bank Graduate Scholarship
Fully FundedInternational OrganizationMaster
World Bank Graduate Scholarship
United States World Bank Group and Government of Japan Development-related fields (economics, public policy, health, education)
International OrganizationDevelopmentMaster'sFully Funded
Amount
Full tuition + living + travel + health
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
359 days left
Country
United States
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Provider
World Bank Group and Government of Japan
Type
International Organization
Field of Study
Development-related fields (economics, public policy, health, education)
Open To
Nationals of World Bank member developing countries
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) provides full scholarships for graduate study in development-related fields at universities around the world. Designed for mid-career professionals from developing countries.
- Full tuition fees at a partner university
- Monthly stipend for living expenses (~$1,000–$2,000/month depending on location)
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Health insurance coverage
- Covers books and materials
- Duration: 1–2 years for Master's programs
- Post-scholarship return obligation: must return to home country for at least 2 years
- Access to the World Bank JJ/WBGSP alumni network of 4,700+ scholars
- Minimum 3 years professional experience in development
- Admission to a preferred programme
- Relevance to home country development
Application Deadline (359 days left)
Friday, April 30, 2027
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