Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026 | Multiple Countries | Fully Funded

The Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026 is a fully funded international master’s degree scholarship offered through a partnership between the Government of Japan and the World Bank. It supports mid-career professionals from eligible developing countries to pursue postgraduate studies in development-related fields at selected universities around the world, including in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.

Scholarship Benefits
Selected recipients will receive:

● Full tuition coverage for the graduate programme
● Monthly living stipend to support housing, food, books, and daily expenses
● Economy-class round-trip airfare between your home country and host university, plus a travel allowance for each trip
● Basic medical insurance through the host university
● Funding for the duration of the master’s programme or up to two years, whichever is shorter

Who Can Apply?
This scholarship is open to candidates who:

● Are citizens of a World Bank member developing country
● Do not hold dual citizenship with a developed country
● Hold a bachelor’s degree earned at least three years before the application deadline
● Have at least three years of paid, full-time development-related work experience after earning their bachelor’s degree, acquired within the past six years
● Are admitted unconditionally (except for financing) to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programmes outside their country of citizenship and residence by the scholarship application deadline
● Are in good health and meet all eligibility requirements

Participating Programmes and Locations
The scholarship supports master’s programmes in priority development areas at partner universities in multiple regions, including:

● United States
● Europe
● Africa
● Oceania
● Japan
Programmes cover fields such as economic policy, public administration, development practice, environmental management, and other development-related disciplines.

Application Process and Timing
Applications are typically organized in two windows for developing country nationals:

● Application Window 1: 15 January – 27 February 2026
● Application Window 2: 30 March – 29 May 2026
Applicants must secure unconditional admission to a participating master’s programme before submitting the scholarship application.

Why You Should Apply
The Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program 2026 offers exceptional financial support and opportunities for mid-career development professionals to gain advanced qualifications, strengthen leadership skills, and contribute to sustainable development in their home countries. It also provides global exposure and access to international networks in development and policy fields.

Take Action
Prepare your CV, academic transcripts, proof of work experience, admission offer, letters of recommendation, and any required supporting documents, and submit your application for the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program 2026 to pursue a fully funded master’s degree abroad.