About the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

The JJ/WBGSP Scholarship is a global financial institution committed to reducing poverty and promoting sustainable economic growth in developing nations. The JJ/WBGSP was created to nurture international talent by fully funding master’s programs in key development-related areas.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the JJ/WBGSP Scholarship 2025 Application, applicants must:

  • Hold citizenship in a World Bank member developing country (as per the official list).
  • Not have dual citizenship of any developed nation.
  • Be in good health.
  • Have earned a bachelor’s degree at least three years before applying.
  • Have at least three years of full-time, paid, development-related work experience within the past six years.
  • Be employed full-time in a development-related position at the time of application.
  • Have received unconditional admission (excluding financial aid) to one of the 41 JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs outside their home country.
  • Not be an Executive Director, alternate, or staff member of the World Bank Group, nor a close relative of any such individual.
  • Not have previously received a JJ/WBGSP Scholarship without completing the program.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected scholars will receive: ✅ Full tuition coverage for their master’s degree. ✅ Free Round-trip economy airfare between their home country and host university. ✅ A US $600 travel allowance per trip. ✅ Medical insurance through the host institution. ✅ A monthly stipend covering accommodation, food, and books (amount varies by country). ✅ Scholarship support for up to two years covering the entire duration of the master’s program .

How to Apply

📌 Application Steps:

  1. Obtain unconditional admission to a JJ/WBGSP participating master’s program.
  2. Contact the university offering the program to verify eligibility.
  3. Upload the official admission letter before submitting the scholarship application.
  4. Make sure to complete the online application (available only to eligible candidates).

Application Deadlines

🗓️ First Application Window: January 13 – February 28, 2025 (12:00 noon EST) 🗓️ Second Application Window: March 25 – May 23, 2025 (12:00 noon EST)

Scholarship at a Glance

  • Host Institution: The World Bank & Participating Universities
  • Departments: Various fields across 24 universities, please search your desired area.
  • Course Level: Master’s Degree
  • Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
  • Application Method: Online
  • Number of Scholarships: Varies based on funding
  • Eligible Countries: World Bank member developing nations
  • Study Locations: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan

🔗 Apply Now: Take advantage of this life-changing opportunity! Gather your required documents and submit your application before the deadline.