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

Funding: Full tuition, monthly living stipend, round-trip economy airfare plus $600 travel allowance per trip, health insurance; covers duration of program up to 2 years. Who can apply: National of a World Bank-approved developing country (single citizenship, no developed-country citizenship); bachelor's degree earned at least 3 years prior; minimum 3 years paid development-related work experience within the past 6 years; admitted unconditionally (except for funding) to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master's programs outside applicant's country of citizenship/residence. Length: Up to 2 years. Coverage for up to 2 years or program length, whichever is less; does not cover visa costs, family expenses, language training, or computer equipment. Field: Development Economics / Economic Policy Management. Deadline: Window 1: Feb 27, 2026; Window 2: May 29, 2026.