Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) via World Bank / National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) · National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
JJ/WBGSP Scholarship at GRIPS (Tokyo), Tax Course, master
- Deadline
- 93 days left
- Funding
- Fully funded · 306,910 JPY per month
- Level
- Master’s
- Country
- Japan
- Language
- English
This JJ/WBGSP scholarship funds the Tax Course of GRIPS’s Public Finance Program, a 12-month master’s program in Tokyo taught in English, for serving tax officials. It covers tuition, a monthly allowance of 306,910 JPY, round-trip travel, and health insurance. The call is announced, with an online registration deadline of 12 February 2027, and applications go first through GRIPS before the World Bank’s final selection.
Verified on 31 October 2026
A JJ/WBGSP scholarship for the GRIPS Public Finance Program Tax Course (Tokyo) for full-time government tax officials from eligible countries with at least three years’ experience: tuition, a 306,910 JPY/month stipend, travel and health insurance covered; call announced, deadline 12 February 2027. Applications close on 12 February 2027, that is in 93 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Fonctionnaire fiscal à temps plein
“Be full-time government tax officials from developing countries”
Required degree
“Irrespective of the funding source, eligibility for admission to the Public Finance Program consists of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized, accredited university of the highest standard”
Nationalité ou résidence dans un pays éligible
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Expérience professionnelle minimale
“Have at least three years of work experience prior to the application deadline in tax policy and administration”
Processus de sélection JJ/WBGSP
“Those seeking a JJ/WBGSP Participating Program scholarship must first apply for admission to GRIPS. GRIPS will make a short list of candidates and send it to the World Bank for the final selection. The shortlisted candidates will be required to submit online application directly to the World Bank.”
To be confirmed
English proficiency
“Applicants must be proficient in English (admission priority will be given to applicants who have a test score of TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS Academic 6.0 or higher)”
Assets
Priorité d’admission
“Admission priority will be given to applicants who have a test score of TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS Academic 6.0 or higher”
Watch points
Obligation de retour et conditions de maintien de la bourse
“You are expected to continue your career in tax policy and administration in your country at the conclusion of your studies ... Should your performance fall below a certain critical standard ... we may terminate provision of the scholarship, even during the school year.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The real trap is the two-step filter: a good file is not enough, it must first convince GRIPS, then survive the World Bank’s final selection. The key phrase here is « admission priority »: a strong language score does not replace eligibility, but it helps you avoid being pushed down the list. Because this program is aimed at serving tax officials, the most sensitive item is proof of employment and official status, not a generic motivation story. Prepare the service certificate, recommendation letters, and English test now, then line everything up with the opening of the form.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Announced2027
Date limite pour l’enregistrement en ligne (Online Registration Form) : 12 février 2027, 17:00 (JST). Les documents papier doivent être reçus par GRIPS au plus tard le 19 février 2027, 17:00 (JST)
What is actually funded
- TuitionFrais de candidature, frais d’admission et frais de scolarité payés directement à GRIPS par le World Bank/JJ-WBGSP
- Living stipend306,910 JPY per month
- TravelUn billet en classe économique du pays d’origine vers le Japon à l’arrivée et un billet en classe économique du Japon vers le pays d’origine à la fin des études
- Frais de candidature et frais d’admissionCouvert par le sponsor (World Bank/JJ-WBGSP)
- Health insuranceCouverture mentionnée dans la documentation de bourses et guide de candidature
Not covered: Personnes à charge
Countries covered
Applicants can apply if they are nationals of a JJ/WBGSP-eligible country, are full-time government tax officials, have at least three years of experience, and seek admission to the GRIPS program. Admission priority goes to candidates with at least 79 on the TOEFL iBT or 6.0 on the IELTS Academic, and the selection then moves from a GRIPS shortlist to the World Bank’s final decision.
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
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Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Official evidence of English abilityOne of the following test scores is required: TOEFL iBT 79/120 or IELTS Academic 6.0 or higher. Official report must be sent directly by the test center
- Two letters of recommendationDeux lettres de recommandation utilisant le formulaire désigné, écrites par des enseignants ou superviseurs familiers avec les capacités académiques ou professionnelles du candidat
- Supporting documents for employmentDocument prouvant l’emploi actuel (requiert si vous êtes actuellement employé), preuve de congé ou de réintégration pour les boursiers WCO/WW course si applicable
- Financial statement (si autofinancé)Preuve de fonds si le candidat finance lui-même ses études ou obtient un financement autre que la bourse
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See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (worldbank.org)Primary source
- Page de candidature (grips.ac.jp)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 12 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.
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