The Joint Japan–World Bank Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026 is now accepting applications. International students can use this completely financed scholarship to pursue a master’s degree at specific colleges in the US, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
At 24 member universities, the program provides 41 master’s programs that are eligible. Applicants must first get an unconditional admission offer from one of the master’s programs approved by JJ/WBGSP in order to be eligible for the award. Only applicants who have been granted unconditional admission to a participating program are given access to the scholarship application form.
The World Bank Scholarship has no application cost. Comprehensive information on the colleges and master’s programs that qualify, the financial advantages, and the application procedure may be found below.
Host Country: U.S.A , Europe, Africa, Oceania, Japan
Hosted by: World Bank Group
Opportunity Type: Master’s Program
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Candidates must be nationals of a developing nation.
- Citizenship Status: It is not allowed to hold dual citizenship in any industrialized nation.
- Candidates must be in good physical and mental health.
- Educational Requirement: At least three years before the application deadline, a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) must be obtained.
- Admission Requirement: By the scholarship application deadline, candidates must have been granted unconditional admission to a master’s program that participates.
- Professional Experience: Within the last six years, you must have at least three years of full-time, paid work experience relevant to development. Part-time experience that is pertinent may also be taken into account.
Benefits:
- Round-trip airfare is the cost of traveling to and from the host nation in economy class.
- Extra Travel Allowance: An extra $600 is given to cover travel-related costs.
- Tuition Coverage: Payment in full for all program-related tuition.
- Medical Insurance: All-inclusive health and medical coverage for the duration of the research.
- A recurring payout to help with everyday living costs is known as a monthly living allowance.
- Accommodation: Support for housing while studying.
- Meals: Financial assistance to pay for meal costs.
- Study Materials: A budget for books and other necessary academic supplies.
Deadline: 27th February 2026
