The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is a prestigious scholarship program that offers full funding to mid-career professionals from developing countries to pursue master’s degrees in development-related fields. The scholarship is funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the World Bank.
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- ✔ Employer-provided health & medical insurance
- ✔ Visa sponsorship & legal work authorization
- ✔ Relocation assistance & settlement support
- ✔ Long-term employment & benefit coverage
- ✔ Permanent residency pathways (eligible roles)
The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries who have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant professional experience. The scholarship covers tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and a travel allowance.
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The JJ/WBGSP offers scholarships for 45 participating master’s programs in 27 universities in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. The participating programs cover a wide range of development-related fields, including economic policy management, tax policy, infrastructure management, water resources management, and health policy.
The application deadline for the JJ/WBGSP is typically in February. The application process is competitive, and applicants are required to submit a detailed application form, letters of recommendation, and transcripts.
If you are a mid-career professional from a developing country who is interested in pursuing a master’s degree in development-related fields, the JJ/WBGSP is a great opportunity to further your education and advance your career.
Scholarship Benefits
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- Economy class air travel between your home country and the host university at the start of your study program and immediately following the end of the scholarship period. In addition to the two-way air travel, scholars will receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip;
- Tuition for your graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
- While on campus during the scholarship period, a monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books). The amount of the allowance varies depending on the host country.
Please note all JJ/WBGSP scholarships cover the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.
