Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) · London School of Economics and Political Science
JJ/WBGSP Scholarship at London School of Economics, master
- Deadline
- 191 days left
- Level
- Master’s
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
This JJ/WBGSP scholarship supports the MSc Development Management at the London School of Economics for candidates from countries admitted by the program. The call is announced to open on March 29, 2027, and close on May 21, 2027. Applications go through LSE’s online system, with the academic file and language evidence expected by the program.
Verified on 6 November 2026
This master's program in Development Management at the London School of Economics is intended for candidates eligible for the JJ/WBGSP: the call is announced to open on March 29, 2027, with a deadline set for May 21, 2027. Applications close on 21 May 2027, that is in 191 days.
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Applications open: 29 March 2027.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Diplôme de premier cycle (2:1 ou équivalent)
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Candidature via le système de candidature en ligne de LSE
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Niveau d'anglais requis
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Assets
Spécialismes disponibles
“There are four specialisms in the department - African Development, Population Studies, Applied Development Economics and Environment.”
Watch points
Dates différentes selon les fenêtres JJ/WBGSP
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Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key phrase is « via the LSE online application system »: you need to secure the submission channel before the funder even reviews the file. The trap here is not academic level alone, but the double lock between LSE admission and the JJ/WBGSP window. Academic references and English proof should be prepared early, because they are the quickest way for a strong application to stall. Prepare those documents first, then make sure everything goes through the correct portal before the announced opening.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Announced2027
Fenêtre de candidature Window #2 listant LSE sur la page JJ/WBGSP Application Window #2 du World Bank
Countries covered
Candidates who are nationals of countries admitted by the World Bank under the JJ/WBGSP can apply for the LSE MSc Development Management. LSE appears in JJ/WBGSP Window #2, so the funder’s timeline matters as much as the master’s timeline. The English requirement is high: IELTS Academic 7.0, PTE Academic 185, or TOEFL iBT 100. The two academic references are submitted through the Graduate Applicant Portal.
Application pathway
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Prepare the documents
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Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Statement of academic purposeÉnoncé académique requis pour l'admission
- Deux références académiquesNommer et fournir deux références académiques via le système en ligne
- CVCurriculum vitae à télécharger avec la candidature
- Proof of English proficiencyRésultats d'un test d'anglais lorsque requis (voir la page des exigences linguistiques)
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What we verified
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LSE (MSc Development Management) figure dans la liste des programmes participants JJ/WBGSP pour 2027, fenêtre de candidature Window #2 (29 mars - 21 mai 2027)
Method: Recoupement de la page principale JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs (liste 2027) et de la page JJ/WBGSP Application Window #2 qui précise les dates · 6 November 2026
LSE précise les éléments de dossier requis (déclaration académique, deux références, CV, relevés) et les exigences linguistiques applicables au programme
Method: Examen des pages programme MSc Development Studies et des pages générales d'admission et d'exigences linguistiques de LSE · 6 November 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (worldbank.org)Primary source
- Page de candidature (lse.ac.uk)Application page
- Liste des pays éligibles (projects.worldbank.org)Secondary source
Master's cohort
Prepare three master's applications with a group
The deadline for this scholarship is 21 May 2027. Master's cohort: 6 live sessions of 90 minutes and 2 individual feedback sessions of 20 minutes. You prepare three applications and submit them yourself.
Apply to the cohort80,000 FCFA (about €122). 15 places, applications until 29 November, first session on 5 December.
These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.