Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP) 2027
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Value
- Tuition + monthly living allowance + airfare + US$600 travel allowance per trip + insurance
- IELTS
- Not required
- Min CGPA
- -
A scholarship funded by Japan and run by the World Bank. It is for development professionals who have a place on one of 44 partner master programmes. Bangladesh is on the eligible country list.
Covers: Tuition + monthly living allowance + airfare + US$600 travel allowance per trip + insurance · Deadline: 26 February 2027 · Last updated:
Who can apply
Citizen of an eligible World Bank member country, with no dual citizenship of a developed country. A bachelor earned at least 3 years before the deadline. A paid full-time job in development work now, and at least 3 years of paid development work in the last 6 years. An unconditional offer (except money) from a partner master programme outside your home country. World Bank staff and their close relatives cannot apply.
Benefits
Economy air travel at the start and end of the programme, plus US$600 travel allowance for each trip. Tuition and basic medical insurance. A monthly living allowance that depends on the host country. Funding lasts for the programme or two years, whichever is shorter. Visa costs and family costs are not covered.
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How to apply
1) Get an unconditional offer from a JJ/WBGSP partner master programme. 2) The university shortlists you and you get the application link. 3) Submit one online application with two professional recommendations before the deadline. 4) Two assessors score each application.
Deadline
26 February 2027. 2027 Window 1: 18 January to 26 February 2027 (date shown). Window 2: 29 March to 21 May 2027. Your window depends on your programme.
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Who can apply?
Citizen of an eligible World Bank member country, with no dual citizenship of a developed country. A bachelor earned at least 3 years before the deadline. A paid full-time job in development work now, and at least 3 years of paid development work in the last 6 years. An unconditional offer (except money) from a partner master programme outside your home country. World Bank staff and their close relatives cannot apply.
What does the scholarship cover?
Economy air travel at the start and end of the programme, plus US$600 travel allowance for each trip. Tuition and basic medical insurance. A monthly living allowance that depends on the host country. Funding lasts for the programme or two years, whichever is shorter. Visa costs and family costs are not covered.
What is the deadline?
26 February 2027. 2027 Window 1: 18 January to 26 February 2027 (date shown). Window 2: 29 March to 21 May 2027. Your window depends on your programme.
How do I apply?
1) Get an unconditional offer from a JJ/WBGSP partner master programme. 2) The university shortlists you and you get the application link. 3) Submit one online application with two professional recommendations before the deadline. 4) Two assessors score each application.
Is IELTS required?
IELTS is not always mandatory; universities or programmes may accept alternative proof.
Official source: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/jj-wbgsp · Last updated: 2026-11-02