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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027

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International / Multiple CountriesFully FundedMaster’s
Opportunity overview

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) supports citizens of eligible developing countries who are admitted to participating development-related Master’s programmes. The 2027 application cycle has two windows: 18 January–26 February 2027 and 29 March–21 May 2027. Applicants must first secure admission to an eligible participating Master’s programme and be shortlisted by the participating university.

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Eligibility

Applicants must be nationals of an eligible developing country, have relevant professional experience and be admitted to a participating Master’s programme. Eligibility rules are strict and programme-specific.

Eligible nationalities

Citizens of eligible developing countries listed by the World Bank.

How to apply

Apply to an eligible participating Master’s programme first. The participating university provides the JJ/WBGSP application link to shortlisted eligible candidates.