World Bank Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026! This is a fully funded scholarship opportunity for mid-career professionals from eligible developing countries to pursue a master’s degree in development-related fields at top universities around the world.

The program focuses on key areas like economic policy management, tax policy, infrastructure management, and other development topics. It is fully funded, covering tuition, living expenses, travel, and more (details below). There is no application fee for the JJ/WBGSP scholarship itself (though individual universities may charge their own admission fees).

You must first secure unconditional admission (except for funding) to one of the 44 participating master’s programs in 24 universities across the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. Only then can you apply for the scholarship through a link provided by the university if shortlisted. You can check out more Internships, BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• Degree Level: Master’s degree
• Eligible Nationalities: Nationals of World Bank member developing countries (check the full list on the official site; no dual citizenship with developed countries)
• Application Fee: None
• Deadline: Window 1 closes February 27, 2026; Window 2 closes May 29, 2026
• Scholarship Type: Fully funded (covers tuition, living stipend, travel, insurance)

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Full tuition coverage for the master’s program
• A monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodation, food, books, etc.), with the amount varying by host country
• Economy-class round-trip air travel between your home country and the host university at the start and end of the program, plus a US $600 travel allowance for each trip
• Basic medical insurance arranged through the university

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is strictly enforced with no exceptions. You must meet all requirements:

• Be a national of an eligible World Bank developing country (no dual citizenship with a developed country)
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) earned at least 3 years before the application deadline
• Have at least 3 years of paid, full-time development-related employment since earning your bachelor’s degree, gained within the past 6 years (part-time may count in some cases; exceptions considered for fragile/conflict-affected countries due to limited opportunities)
• Have unconditional admission (except for funding) to at least one JJ/WBGSP participating master’s program located outside your country of citizenship and residence (upload the admission letter)
• Not be (or a close relative of) a World Bank Group Executive Director, alternate, or staff member
• Not have previously declined a JJ/WBGSP scholarship or received one but failed to graduate

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How to Apply:

1. Apply for admission to one or more of the 44 participating master’s programs (check the lists for Window 1 and Window 2 on the offical site). Secure unconditional admission (except funding).
2. If shortlisted by the university as eligible for JJ/WBGSP, you will receive an email with the link to the official scholarship application form.
3. Complete and submit the online JJ/WBGSP application (only one per cycle) by the window deadline, including required documents like the admission letter and professional references.
4. Applications are reviewed independently, scored on experience, recommendations, commitment to home country, and education background, with additional factors like diversity and hardships considered for finalists.

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