SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
Scholarship: Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
Level: Master’s Degree
Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants: Citizens of World Bank member developing countries
Fields of Study: Development-related programs (e.g. economic policy, tax, infrastructure)
Application Deadlines:
Window 1: Mar 25 – May 23, 2025
About the JJ/WBGSP Program
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) offers fully funded opportunities for professionals from developing countries to study at top-tier universities across the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. This life-changing program empowers future leaders to gain world-class education in development-related fields and return home to contribute to national progress.
Key Benefits
Full Tuition Fees
Monthly Living Stipend (varies by location)
Round-trip Airfare from Home Country
Health Insurance
$600 Travel Allowance per Trip
Total support for up to 2 years of study!
Participating Universities & Programs
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41 Master’s Programs across 24 Global Universities
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Fields include:
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Economic Policy Management
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Taxation
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Infrastructure Management
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Public Policy, Development & more
🔗 Browse Eligible Programs & Countries
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JJ/WBGSP 2025 Eligibility
You must:
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Be a national of a World Bank member developing country
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Not hold dual citizenship with any developed country
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Hold a bachelor’s degree (earned at least 3 years prior)
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Have 3+ years of full-time, paid development-related work experience
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Be admitted to a participating university program
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Not be an employee or relative of World Bank Group staff Applicants from Fragile or Conflict States may be eligible with fewer work years.
How to Apply
Step 1: Get Admitted to a Participating Program
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Choose from the eligible list of universities and apply
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Must secure unconditional admission (except funding)
Step 2: Wait for Shortlisting
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Only shortlisted candidates get access to the scholarship application link
Step 3: Submit Scholarship Application
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Upload required docs:
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Admission letter
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Academic transcripts
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Proof of employment
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Recommendation letters
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Selection Criteria
Each applicant is reviewed by independent assessors based on:
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Work Experience in Development – 30%
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Recommendation Strength – 30%
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Commitment to Country – 30%
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Academic Background – 10%
Final selection also considers:
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Geographic balance
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Gender diversity
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Financial need
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Fragile state backgrounds
What’s NOT Covered
Visa & immigration fees
Family/dependent expenses
Research or personal travel costs
Laptops or academic materials
JJ/WBGSP 2025 Timeline
Application Window
Opens: Mar 25, 2025
Closes: May 23, 2025 (12:00 noon EST)
Apply Now
Dreaming of a world-class degree and a career in international development? Apply now using below link
👉 Visit the Official JJ/WBGSP Website to Learn More
📝 Don’t forget to gather all required documents and apply within the correct window.
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