Sign inFind my opportunities
ExploreHow it worksPricingAboutBlogFor institutionsSign in
Find my opportunities
Scholarship · Fully funded

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027 - Window 2

World Bank Scholarships Program (Development Economics Vice Presidency)

Fully funded master's scholarship for mid-career professionals from eligible developing countries to study development-related topics at participating universities.

Award
Full tuition, basic medical insurance, monthly living stipend, round-trip economy airfare, and US$600 travel allowance per trip; covers program duration or two years, whichever is less.
Who can apply
Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Europe, Oceania
Where
Participating universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan
Deadline
21 May

About the programme

The JJ/WBGSP, funded solely by the Government of Japan, offers scholarships for master's degrees in development-related fields at 44 participating programs in 24 universities across the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan. Scholars must return home after graduating. This record covers the second 2027 application window, which runs from March 29 to May 21, 2027. Applicants must first be admitted to a participating program and shortlisted by that university before receiving the application link.

Duration: Duration of the master's program or two years, whichever is less

Eligibility

  • National of a World Bank member developing country on the eligible list
  • Not a dual citizen of any developed country
  • Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years before the application deadline
  • At least 3 years of paid development-related employment since earning a bachelor's degree, acquired within the past 6 years of the deadline; currently employed full-time in development work
  • Unconditionally admitted (except for funding) by deadline to a participating master's program outside country of citizenship and residence
  • In good health
  • Not an World Bank Group staff member, Executive Director or alternate, or close relative of one
  • Not previously offered and declined, or received and not graduated from, a JJ/WBGSP scholarship
  • Sign in to check these against your background.

What they look for

  • Commitment to return to home country after degree
  • Quality of professional experience, recommendations, commitment to home country and education background are scored

What you will need

  • Letter of admission to a participating master's program
  • Professional recommendations

How to apply

  1. Check eligibility and admission with the participating university
  2. University shortlists eligible applicants and provides application link
  3. Submit application during the window
  4. Two assessors score applications; Secretariat selects finalists; Steering Committee approves winners

Applications are submitted on World Bank Scholarships Program (Development Economics Vice Presidency)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

Who received it before

Mid-career development professionals from developing countries; the program has supported over 7,000 scholars from 160 developing countries and Japan since 1987.

  • Lydia Girsang, Indonesia (featured alumna profile)

From the programme’s own pages.

From people who applied

No notes yet.

Source and verification

Last checked
10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page

Run this programme? Update this listing.