Work experience is verified with employers, so dates on the CV must match the certificates.
Fully funded
Master
Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship
World Bank · Partner universities worldwide
Award valueFull cost
TypeFully funded
Applications openJanuary 2027
DeadlineTwo windows: Feb and May 2027
What it covers
- Tuition and health insurance
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip air travel
- Travel allowance for each trip
Who can apply
- National of a World Bank member developing country
- At least three years of recent development-related work experience
- Bachelor’s degree earned at least three years ago
- Admission to one of the listed partner master’s programmes
Documents to prepare
- Unconditional admission letter
- Employment certificates
- Two recommendation letters
- Passport
How to apply
- Pick a programme from the JJ/WBGSP partner list
- Secure unconditional admission first
- Apply in the correct window for your programme
- Provide employer certification of work experience
- Results roughly three months after each window closes