Joint Japan - World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026

WorldwideJoint Japan–World Bank Graduate
WorldwideScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinemasters
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Worldwide
Region
Worldwide
Institution
Joint Japan–World Bank Graduate
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This listing covers a Scholarships opportunity for eligible applicants.

KEY DETAILS - Funding: Fully Funded

ELIGIBILITY - Must be a citizen of a developing nation that qualifies. - No civilized nation allows dual citizenship. - Achieved a bachelor’s degree at least three years prior to applying. - After earning a bachelor’s degree, at least three years of relevant job experience. - Currently working in the field of development. - Excellent health and no significant medical issues. - No family members (by blood, marriage, or adoption) may be employed by the World Bank. - Must fulfill the standards for admission and eligibility set forth by JJ/WBGSP participating programs and universities. - Must receive an offer of unconditional admission to a master’s program that qualifies before the scholarship deadline. - Previous JJ/WBGSP recipients who declined the award or did not graduate are ineligible. - Host Countries for the Joint Japan - World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026:. - United States of America. - Japan. - Countries in Europe. - Countries in Africa. - Oceania region. - Financial coverage: Complete financial support. - Benefits :. - Possibility of studying overseas and becoming an expert in your field of choice. - Coverage of round-trip airfare in economy class. - Each journey is given a travel allowance of USD 600. - The entire program’s tuition is covered. - Comprehensive medical insurance included. - A monthly allowance for housing, food, and books. - An excellent opportunity to study abroad for free under the World Bank Scholarship Program.

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Eligibility criteria

23 requirements to review

  • Must be a citizen of a developing nation that qualifies.
  • No civilized nation allows dual citizenship.
  • Achieved a bachelor’s degree at least three years prior to applying.
  • After earning a bachelor’s degree, at least three years of relevant job experience.
  • Currently working in the field of development.
  • Excellent health and no significant medical issues.
  • No family members (by blood, marriage, or adoption) may be employed by the World Bank.
  • Must fulfill the standards for admission and eligibility set forth by JJ/WBGSP participating programs and universities.
  • Must receive an offer of unconditional admission to a master’s program that qualifies before the scholarship deadline.
  • Previous JJ/WBGSP recipients who declined the award or did not graduate are ineligible.
  • Host Countries for the Joint Japan–World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026:.
  • United States of America.

Japan.

  • Countries in Europe.
  • Countries in Africa.
  • Oceania region.
  • Financial coverage: Complete financial support.

Benefits :.

  • Possibility of studying overseas and becoming an expert in your field of choice.
  • Coverage of round-trip airfare in economy class.
  • Each journey is given a travel allowance of USD 600.
  • The entire program’s tuition is covered.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance included.
  • A monthly allowance for housing, food, and books.
  • An excellent opportunity to study abroad for free under the World Bank Scholarship Program.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationFeb 3, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Worldwide

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Next step

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