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Global / JapanFully funded

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

Deadline May 29, 2026

Overview

Covers tuition, health insurance, travel, and living expenses for development-focused master’s study.

Benefits

  • Covers tuition, health insurance, travel, and living expenses for development-focused master’s study.
  • Professionals from developing countries with a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of work experience.

Requirements

  • Professionals from developing countries with a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of work experience.

How to apply

  1. Open the official program page: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships
  2. Review eligibility and required documents on the official site.
  3. Follow the application instructions on the provider portal.

Application checklist

  • Confirm degree level and minimum academic requirement.
  • Prepare a scholarship-specific statement of purpose.
  • Request recommendation letters at least 3 weeks early.
  • Check language proof policy and allowed alternatives.
  • Submit before deadline and keep a PDF record of submission.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using one generic SOP for every scholarship application.
  • Ignoring timezone differences on final submission dates.
  • Uploading unclear scans or incorrectly named documents.
  • Missing eligibility details hidden in official FAQs.

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