Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

What it covers

Tuition + monthly living stipend + round-trip airfare + health insurance + travel allowance

For mid-career professionals from eligible developing countries with at least three years of development-related work experience who are admitted to one of 44 participating development-related master's programmes outside their home country. Covers tuition, a monthly living stipend, airfare, health insurance and a travel allowance.

Who can apply

We have not confirmed Central Asian eligibility for this award. Check the official list of eligible countries.

Nationals of eligible World Bank member developing countries

Deadlines

1. 26 Feb 2027Application deadlineIn 103 days

2027 cycle: Window 1 runs 18 January - 26 February 2027; Window 2 runs 29 March - 21 May 2027 (depends on the participating programme).

Official link and source

• Official page worldbank.org

Checked 20 October 2026. Confirm every detail with the provider before you apply.