Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) · London School of Economics and Political Science
JJ/WBGSP Scholarship at LSE (London), master in development studies
- Deadline
- 107 days left
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Level
- Master’s
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
This scholarship concerns the MSc Development Studies at the London School of Economics through the JJ/WBGSP program. It is aimed at candidates who fit the program’s eligibility scope and who also submit an admission application to LSE. Applications are filed online through LSE’s portal, with two references sent directly by referees.
Verified on 8 November 2026
This master in development studies at the London School of Economics is open to eligible candidates through the JJ/WBGSP program, with a first application window scheduled from January 18 to February 26, 2027. Applications close on 26 February 2027, that is in 107 days.
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Applications open: 18 January 2027.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Niveau d'anglais requis
“The English language requirement for this programme is Higher.”
Candidature via le portail en ligne de la LSE
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Deux références requises
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Diplôme minimum requis
“Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline, with social science or humanities an advantage.”
To be confirmed
Frais de candidature
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Fenêtres de candidature JJ/WBGSP
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Assets
Date limite de financement interne LSE
“Funding deadline for needs-based awards from LSE: 22 April 2027.”
Watch points
JJ/WBGSP, participations listées sans détails financiers
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is « announced »: the window is not open yet, so the real risk is not missing a deadline today, but reaching opening day without references or an English score in hand. The real trap is treating the scholarship and admission as two separate processes when they lock into each other. Prepare the full admission file, remind both referees now, and get your English proof checked before the window opens.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Période d'ouverture de la fenêtre de candidature indiquée sur la page JJ/WBGSP, Window #1 | Announced |
| 2027 | Période d'ouverture de la fenêtre de candidature indiquée sur la page JJ/WBGSP, Window #2 | Announced |
Countries covered
People eligible under the JJ/WBGSP program for this master may apply. What changes the reading is the file itself: two references must be received on the portal and the English level must meet the LSE’s « Higher » requirement. If you are also targeting LSE needs-based awards, their separate deadline is 22 April 2027.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
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.
- Deux références académiques/professionnellesVous devez nommer deux référents et chacun doit soumettre une référence via le portail en ligne.
- Frais d'évaluation de la candidaturePaiement en ligne de £95 pour soumettre la candidature.
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What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
Le World Bank JJ/WBGSP liste le MSc Development Studies de la LSE parmi les programmes participants pour 2027
Method: Vérification croisée de la page « JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs for 2027 » publiée par la World Bank et de l'édition Window #1/Window #2 associée · 8 November 2026
Les fenêtres de candidature JJ/WBGSP pour 2027 sont publiées avec périodes précises
Method: Lecture des pages 'Application Window #1' et 'Application Window #2' du site World Bank listées comme sources · 8 November 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (worldbank.org)Primary source
- Page de candidature (lse.ac.uk)Application page
Master's cohort
Prepare three master's applications with a group
The deadline for this scholarship is 26 February 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.