Government of Japan, administered by the World Bank
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026-2027
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026-2027 is a fully-funded scholarship from Government of Japan, administered by the World Bank for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in United States, Japan. Deadline: January–May 2026.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- United States, Japan
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition, monthly living stipend, round-trip economy airfare, USD 600 travel allowance per trip, and basic medical insurance
- Deadline
- January–May 2026
- Host countries
- United States, Japan
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Citizens of World Bank member developing countries (developing country track) or Japanese nationals (Japanese nationals track) Academic Requirements Nationality Requirements Developing country track: nationals of World Bank member developing countries on the approved eligibility list. Must not hold dual citizenship of any developed country. Japanese nationals track: Japanese citizenship required. Language Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees and associated academic charges at the participating university
- Monthly living stipend calibrated to the cost of living in the host country
- Round-trip economy class airfare at the beginning and end of the programme
- USD 600 travel allowance per trip for incidental expenses
- Basic medical insurance obtained through the university
- Coverage for the full Master's programme duration or up to 2 years
- Study at one of 44 development-focused Master's programmes at 24 universities worldwide
- Membership in a global alumni network of development professionals
Important Dates & Deadlines
January–May 2026
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.