Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program Opens for 2027-2028 Academic Year
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is opening applications for the 2027-2028 academic year on January 18, 2027. This program, funded by the Government of Japan, provides scholarships for mid-career professionals from developing countries to pursue development-related master's degrees. The scholarship covers tuition, basic medical insurance, a monthly living stipend, and economy airfare between the scholar's home country and the university, along with a travel allowance. For 2027, there are 44 participating master's programs at universities in the USA, Europe, Japan, and Australia, including institutions like Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Yale, the London School of Economics, Oxford, the University of Tokyo, and the Australian National University. Scholars are expected to return to their home countries after graduation to apply their new skills for national development.