Imagine getting a fully funded master’s degree abroad to boost your career in development work. The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2026 offers this chance to students from developing countries. With Window 2 now open, the deadline is May 29, 2026, so act fast if you qualify.
Scholarship Overview
The World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency runs this program. It aims to build skills in the developing world through education and knowledge sharing. Since 1982, it has supported over 7,000 professionals who help their countries grow.
This scholarship fits into larger efforts to fight poverty and promote shared prosperity. It focuses on master’s programs outside your home country. Young researchers and workers in development fields can apply to join this network.
Key Benefits
Recipients get strong support for their studies. Economy class air travel covers trips from your home country to the host university and back. You also receive a US $600 travel allowance for each trip.
Tuition and basic medical insurance come through the university. A monthly allowance pays for living costs like housing, food, and books while on campus. The allowance amount changes based on the host country.
These perks let you focus on learning without money worries.
Who Can Apply?
You must meet strict rules to qualify. First, be a national of a World Bank member developing country. Check the full list on the World Bank site.
You cannot hold dual citizenship in a developed country. Stay in good health and have a bachelor’s degree earned at least three years before the deadline. Work full-time in development-related jobs for at least three years since your degree, and those years must fall within the past six.
Get unconditional admission (except for funding) to a participating master’s program outside your citizenship or residence country. Upload the admission letter with your application. World Bank staff, executives, or their close relatives cannot apply.
Past applicants who declined or did not finish are not eligible.
Application Details
Window 2 applications opened recently. For Japanese nationals, the window closes April 17, 2026, at noon EST. Use the online portal to submit.
Admissions must be for the upcoming academic year to approved programs. Visit the official Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship page for full details and the application link. Prepare your documents early to meet the May 29, 2026, deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship 2026?
You must be a national of a World Bank member developing country, hold a bachelor’s degree earned at least three years ago, have three years of full-time development work experience in the past six years, and have unconditional admission to a participating master’s program outside your home country.
What benefits does the scholarship provide?
It covers economy class air travel, a US $600 travel allowance per trip, tuition, basic medical insurance, and a monthly stipend for housing, food, and books based on the host country.
When is the application deadline for Window 2?
The deadline is May 29, 2026, for most applicants, but Japanese nationals must apply by April 17, 2026, at noon EST.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
Use the online portal on the official Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship page, upload your unconditional admission letter and other documents, and submit before the deadline.
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