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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027
Funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the World Bank, this programme funds master's study in development-related subjects — including economic policy management, tax policy and infrastructure management — at 44 participating programmes in 24 universities. Scholars commit to returning home after study to contribute to development.
| Amount / funding | Tuition, monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance and travel allowance (exact stipend rate not stated on the World Bank page checked) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 26 February 2027 (Window 1) and 21 May 2027 (Window 2) |
| Start date | 2027 academic year (programme start varies by participating programme) |
| Level | masters |
| Funding type | full |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the World Bank, this programme funds master's study in development-related subjects — including economic policy management, tax policy and infrastructure management — at 44 participating programmes in 24 universities. Scholars commit to returning home after study to contribute to development.
Minimum requirements
Citizen of a JJ/WBGSP-eligible developing country with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting home-country development; bachelor's degree earned at least three years before the deadline; paid full-time development-related employment; unconditional admission (except for finance) to a participating master's programme and shortlisting by that university.
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027: Citizen of a JJ/WBGSP-eligible developing country with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting home-country development.
- Apply through the official application route for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027 (worldbank.org); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and personal statement for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027; check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027 and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027.
- Submit by the deadline on the record for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027: 26 February 2027 (Window 1) and 21 May 2027 (Window 2).
- Budget Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027 on the funding stated on the record: Tuition, monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance and travel allowance (exact stipend rate not stated on the World Bank page checked). Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
- Check which round or window applies to you for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027 — the record lists more than one date, and later rounds may have different conditions.
Application tips
- For Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027 (United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan; masters): work back from the 26 February 2027 (Window 1) and 21 May 2027 (Window 2) deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027 first: Citizen of a JJ/WBGSP-eligible developing country with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting home-country development; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027 on Tuition, monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance and travel allowance (exact stipend rate not stated on the World Bank page checked); check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: full. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027 (04 Business & Economics), connect your previous study and any relevant experience directly to this master's field, and explain what you will do with the qualification afterwards in terms the sponsor's criteria recognise.
- For Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027, pick your round deliberately: if the first window is tight, check whether a later round on the record still fits your start date instead of rushing a weak first-round application.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: World Bank, development economics, masters, Japan