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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
World Bank
Overview
JJ/WBGSP funds master's study at 44 participating programmes worldwide. You must first be admitted unconditionally to a participating programme and shortlisted by the university.
- Who it's for
- Graduated / working, Master's
- Fields
- Economics, Politics & International Relations, Environment & Sustainability, Medicine & Health, Engineering, Education
Eligibility & requirements
- 01Bachelor's degree and admission to a participating master's programme
- 02At least 3 years of paid development-related work in the last 6 years
- 03Citizen of an eligible developing country
Summarised from the official programme pages. The official rules always take precedence.
Funding
Tuition, travel, monthly living stipend and health insurance.
Deadline
2027 application windows
Window 1: 18 Jan – 26 Feb 2027 · Window 2: 29 Mar – 21 May 2027
Timing from previous cycles. Add this to your planner and enter the confirmed date once it's announced.
Location
Participating universities worldwide
Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Japan, France, Netherlands
Application process
- 1Apply to one of the 44 participating master's programmes.
- 2Get shortlisted by the university.
- 3Complete the JJ/WBGSP application during your window.
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