World Bank Graduate Scholarship

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.

• National of a World Bank member developing country.
• Not a dual citizen of a developed country.
• Under 45 years old.
• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of development-related work experience.
• Currently employed in development.

• 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

• University admission letter
• Academic transcripts
• Degree certificates, CV
• Proof of work experience
• Employer letter
• Development-related statement

• Be a citizen of an eligible World Bank member developing country (no dual citizenship with a developed country) with at least 3 years of recent development-related work experience
• First gain unconditional admission to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master's programmes and be shortlisted by that university
• The scholarship application link is then sent to eligible shortlisted candidates to apply online
• Scholars commit to return home to contribute to development