Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship for Developing Countries
World Bank Group
Government of Japan
Host Universities
• United States • Europe • Japan • Africa • Asia • Australia
The Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is a prestigious fully funded master’s scholarship designed for mid-career professionals from developing countries. The program supports studies in development-related fields such as public policy, economics, infrastructure, education, health, and environmental management at top universities worldwide. Scholars gain advanced academic training and are expected to contribute to development in their home countries after graduation.
Eligibility Criteria
• National of a World Bank member developing country
• Bachelor’s degree obtained at least 3 years before application deadline
• Minimum 3 years of recent, paid, development-related work experience
• Currently employed in a development-related role
• Unconditional admission (except financing) to a JJ/WBGSP participating master’s program
• No dual citizenship with a developed country
• World Bank Group staff and close relatives are not eligible
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Fully Funded Scholarship includes:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly living stipend
• Round-trip economy airfare
• Basic medical insurance
• Travel allowance
Program Level
• Master’s Degree (Development-Related Fields)
Focus Areas / Study Fields
• Economics & Development Studies
• Public Policy & Public Administration
• Education & Health Policy
• Environmental & Natural Resource Management
• Infrastructure & Urban Planning
• Agriculture & Rural Development
1 februari 2026