Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (2025 Application Window 2)

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2025 offers a unique opportunity for individuals from developing countries to pursue master’s degrees in development-related fields at renowned universities worldwide.

The program aims to empower scholars with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute effectively to their home countries’ development efforts.​

2025 Application Window 2 Details

• Application Period: March 25 to May 23, 2025, at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time (EST).​
• Participating Programs: This window encompasses various master’s programs across institutions in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. Notable universities and their respective programs include:
  • Australian National University — Crawford School of Public Policy:
    • Master of Climate Change
    • Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
    • Master of Environmental Management and Development
    • Master of Public Policy
  • Brandeis University — The Heller School for Social Policy and Management:
    • Master of Arts in Global Sustainability Policy and Management
    • Master in Global Health Policy and Management
  • Columbia University — School of International and Public Affairs:
    • Master of Public Administration
    • MPA in Development Practice
  • Erasmus University — Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS):
    • MSc in Urban Management and Development with various tracks, including Urban Digital Transformation & Innovation, Urban Housing & Land Justice, and Urban Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change.

Note: A comprehensive list of participating programs is available on the official World Bank Scholarships Program website.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the JJ/WBGSP, applicants must:

• Nationality: Be a national of a World Bank member developing country.​
• Dual Citizenship: Do not hold dual citizenship of any developed country.​
• Employment: Be employed in development-related work in a paid full-time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application.
• Professional Experience: Have at least three years of paid development-related employment acquired within the past six years since earning a bachelor’s degree.​
• Academic Admission: Have been unconditionally admitted (except for financing) to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and residence.​
• World Bank Group Affiliation: Not be an Executive Director, their alternate, or staff of any type of appointment of the World Bank Group, nor a close relative of the aforementioned.​

Detailed eligibility criteria are outlined in the 2025 Application Guidelines

Scholarship Benefits

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides recipients with:

• Tuition Coverage: Full tuition for the graduate program.​
• Living Stipend: A monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including accommodations and food.​
• Travel Expenses: Economy class air travel between the home country and the host university at the start and end of the study program, along with a travel allowance for each trip.
• Health Insurance: Basic medical insurance obtained through the university.​

The scholarship covers the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.

Application Process

1. Secure Admission: Apply and gain unconditional admission (except for financing) to one of the participating master’s programs.​
2. Obtain Application Link: Once admitted, the participating university will provide shortlisted candidates with the link to the JJ/WBGSP application form.​
3. Submit Application: Complete and submit the scholarship application through the provided online portal by May 23, 2025, at noon EST.​

For detailed application instructions and to access the application portal, visit the World Bank Scholarships Program website.

Important Considerations

• Commitment to Home Country: Scholars are expected to return to their home countries upon completing their studies to contribute to their nation’s development.​
• Application Limit: Applicants can apply for only one master’s program per application cycle. Submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.​

The JJ/WBGSP 2025 Application Window 2 presents a valuable opportunity for aspiring development professionals from developing countries to advance their education and skills, fostering significant contributions to their home countries’ progress.

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