Scholarship
World Bank Group Graduate Scholarships (JJ/WBGSP)
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program provides full funding for students from developing countries to pursue master's degrees in development-related fields. Recipients are expected to return to their home countries to apply their knowledge.
About this scholarship
World Bank Group Graduate Scholarships (JJ/WBGSP) is offered by World Bank Group at master level. The award is valued at Full tuition, 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, living stipend, and travel costs. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Eligible study areas include Development-related fields. Nationality requirements apply: World Bank member developing countries.
Eligibility
Nationals of World Bank member developing countries with relevant professional experience.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-02-01. 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
World Bank member developing countries
Funding basis
Merit-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, living stipend, and travel costs
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Development-related fields
- Nationality
- World Bank member developing countries
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-02-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20