Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts.

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition for your graduate program.
• A monthly living stipend.
• Round-trip airfare and a travel allowance.
• Medical insurance.

Requirements

• Citizen of a World Bank member developing country.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Have at least 3 years of paid development-related work experience.
• Be admitted to a JJ/WBGSP participating master’s degree program.

How to Apply

Applicants must first apply for admission to one or more of the participating master’s programs. Once admitted, they can apply for the scholarship during the call for applications. For the list of programs and the application portal, visit: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships