Scholarship
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
This program provides scholarships to students from developing countries to pursue graduate studies in selected universities, including those in the Netherlands. It aims to build human capital and knowledge for development.
About this scholarship
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is offered by World Bank Group at master level. The award is valued at Full tuition, monthly living stipend, and travel costs, provided as full ride support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, monthly living stipend, and travel costs. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Eligible study areas include Development-related fields. Nationality requirements apply: Developing countries.
Eligibility
Nationals of World Bank member developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries' development efforts.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-02-28. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Fields of study
Development-related fields
Nationality requirements
Developing countries
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- World Bank Group
- Award
- Full tuition, monthly living stipend, and travel costs
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Development-related fields
- Nationality
- Developing countries
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-02-28
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20