International students can now apply for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2025, which provides fully funded support for master’s degrees. The fellowship is accessible at prestigious colleges in Japan, the USA, Africa, Europe, and Oceania and offers study in subjects like tax policy, public administration, economic policy management, and environmental sustainability. The application date is May 23, 2025.
This esteemed program is intended to assist people from developing nations who are committed to aiding in the development of their country. It focuses on master’s degree programs in development-related subjects, providing individuals with the tools they need to enhance socio-economic growth in their native countries.
To individuals accepted into one of the 42 participating Master’s programs at 24 universities across the globe, the JJ/WBGSP offers full financial aid. These programs concentrate on important fields including infrastructure management, taxation, and economic policy with the ultimate objective of building leadership and competence that can propel sustainable development in poor countries.
Host Country: Japan, USA, Africa, Europe
University: Japan Universities, USA Universities, Africa Universities European Universities, Oceania Universities
Opportunity Type: Masters
Subjects: Economic Policy Management, Tax Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Sustainability
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial coverage: Fully Funded, Partial Funding
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality Requirement: Applicants cannot hold dual citizenship with any developed country; they must be citizens of a developing nation that is a member of the World Bank.
- Health Status: All candidates need to be in excellent health.
- Academic Requirements: Applicants must have completed their undergraduate studies three years or more before the application deadline, or possess an equivalent degree.
- Professional Experience: Within the six years before the application, candidates must have completed at least three years of full-time, paid work experience in a development-related capacity.
- Employees of the World Bank are not eligible to apply, including Executive Directors and their alternates, as well as those who are already employed by the organisation or who are close family members of employees.
- Master’s Program Admission: To be eligible for admission to any of the 42 master’s programs in the JJ/WBGSP, applicants must have received unconditional acceptance, with the exception of financial support.
Benefits:
- Tuition Coverage: Full tuition fees are covered for the whole duration of the master’s program.
- Living Stipend: A monthly allowance is offered to help cover living expenses, including accommodation, food, and books while studying abroad.
- Return trip Airfare: $600 in travel reimbursement plus economy class tickets to and from the host university.
- Health Insurance: The host university offers basic health insurance.
Please be aware that the following costs are not covered by the scholarship:
- application fees for visas
- assistance for heirs or dependents
- The graduate program does not include language instruction.
- Investigating or extracurricular pursuits
- Fees for resident permits or any other administrative expenses
Deadline: 23 May 2025
