World Bank Joint Japan Graduate Scholarship Round #1 – Application Deadline February 28, 2025

International students are invited to apply for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), offering a unique opportunity for citizens of developing countries to pursue a master’s degree in development-related fields.

Sponsorship Benefits

Recipients of the JJ/WBGSP scholarship will enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

• A monthly living stipend.
• Full tuition coverage for any of the 41 participating master’s programs.
• Health insurance.
• Round-trip airfare.
• Additional travel allowance.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following key criteria:

• Be a citizen of a World Bank member developing country.
• Have at least 3 years of paid, development-related work experience post-bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree earned at least 3 years before the application deadline.
• Be employed in a development-related role at the time of application.
• Not hold dual citizenship in a developed country.
• Be in good health.
• Secure unconditional admission (excluding financial conditions) to one of the 41 participating master’s programs located outside the applicant’s country of citizenship and residence.

Application Period

Application period for round 1 of Joint Japan World Bank Grad Scholarship (https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/jj-wbgsp) consideration is from January 13 to February 28, 2025 (12:00 noon EST).

Full Detailed Guidance: https://daadscholarship.com/joint-japan-world-bank-graduate-scholarship-2025/.