Deadline 2026-05-29
Country United States, Japan, Australia, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, Oceania
Level masters
Organization World Bank Group
Field Climate Change, Environmental and Resource Economics, Environmental Management and Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Development Practice, Urban Management and Development, Urban Environment & Climate Change, Urban Socio-Spatial Transformation, Development Studies, Water and Sustainable Development, Water, Food, and Energy, Water Hazards, Risks, and Climate, Water and Health, Water Resources and Ecosystem Health, Taxation Policy and Management, Development Management, Global Health Policy, International Social and Public Policy, Economic Policy Management, Infrastructure Management
Funding fully funded Overview
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students from developing countries to pursue a Master’s degree. This program supports studies in development-related fields at participating universities located in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. The scholarship aims to help scholars gain new skills to contribute to their home countries' social and economic development upon graduation.
Coverage
This is a fully funded scholarship that covers:
* Round-trip economy class airfare
* Additional airfare allowance
* Full tuition fees
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Monthly living stipend
* Accommodation
* Food
* Books
* Travel allowance
Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of certain developing countries (including Ethiopia) with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts. They must be applying to a Master's degree program in a development-related topic. Specifically, applicants must have received an unconditional admission offer from one of the JJ/WBGSP participating Master’s programs. After completing their degree, scholars are committed to returning to their home country to apply their new skills.
Requirements
The primary requirement is to secure unconditional admission (except for finance) to one of the 44 JJ/WBGSP Participating Master’s Programs offered across 24 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. Detailed eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to and provided in the specific call for applications.
How to apply
The application process is organized in two rounds to accommodate the academic calendars of participating programs. The link to the JJ/WBGSP application form will only be communicated to candidates who have been unconditionally admitted to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating Master’s programs and subsequently shortlisted as eligible JJ/WBGSP applicants by the participating university. Potential candidates are advised to contact the university offering their targeted JJ/WBGSP participating Master's program to understand their specific admission and shortlisting requirements. There is no application fee for the World Bank Scholarship.
Notes
All eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to, and no exceptions are made. The application window for developing country nationals for 2026 has been announced, with a deadline of May 29, 2026, for Round 2.
