World Bank (Development Economics Vice Presidency), financement par le Gouvernement du Japon (JJ/WBGSP) · Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
JJ/WBGSP Scholarship from the Government of Japan, master
- Deadline
- 107 days left
- Level
- Master’s
This master's program is aimed at nationals of eligible countries who already have professional experience linked to development. Funding is provided by the Government of Japan, and the call is announced with two windows, the first closing on February 26, 2027, and the second on May 21, 2027. To apply, you must first secure unconditional admission to a participating program located outside your country of citizenship and residence, then follow the procedure sent by that program.
Verified on 29 October 2026
This master's program is for nationals of developing countries with professional experience in development-related fields. Funding is provided by the Government of Japan. The call is announced with a first deadline set for February 26, 2027. Applications close on 26 February 2027, that is in 107 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Nationality
“Be a national of a World Bank member country listed in Annex 1 of these Guidelines.”
Pas de double nationalité d'un pays développé
“Not be a dual citizen of any developed country.”
Diplôme requis et ancienneté
“Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) earned at least three years before the date of the application deadline.”
Expérience professionnelle liée au développement
“Have at least three years of paid development-related employment since earning a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) and acquired within the past six years from the date of the Application Deadline.”
Admission inconditionnelle
“On or before the scholarship application deadline date, have been admitted unconditionally (except for funding) for the upcoming academic year to at least one of the JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs and located outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and country of residence.”
Une seule candidature en ligne
“An application will be accepted and reviewed if the applicant submits only one completed application electronically through the online application site by the Application Deadline”
Recommandations professionnelles obligatoires
“Two professional recommendation letters, submitted online, from people who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s professional work experience.”
Assets
Expérience en pays fragiles
“Nationals from a fragile and/or conflict-affected country are also required to upload proofs of their successive employments but we do take into consideration the limited employment opportunities in FCS countries listed in Annex 3.”
Watch points
Lettre d'admission : conditions acceptées / non acceptées
“A Letter of Admission that states explicitly that an applicant is admitted conditionally because certain specified documentation remains outstanding... is NOT admissible for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship application.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is "unconditional admission": the scholarship is not pursued before the master's admission is secured; without an unconditional offer, the file stops at the threshold. The right sequence is to line up three elements in order: admission, two professional recommendation letters, and the scholarship file forwarded by the participating program. If you are targeting Window 2, check immediately that you do not fall under the exclusion for former JJ/WBGSP recipients who did not graduate or who previously declined an offer. The concrete move is to secure the admission letter and the recommendations before the window actually opens.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Date indiquée dans les « 2027 APPLICATION GUIDELINES » pour Window 1 | Announced |
| 2027 | Date et heure (12:00 noon EST) indiquées dans les « 2027 APPLICATION GUIDELINES » pour Window 2 | Announced |
What is actually funded
- Financement fourni par le Gouvernement du JaponLa page programme indique que le JJ/WBGSP est financé exclusivement par le Gouvernement du Japon (formulation présente sur la page « World Bank Scholarships Program »)
Countries covered
Applicants may be nationals of the eligible countries listed, provided they do not hold dual citizenship with a developed country. Applicants from fragile or conflict-affected countries receive a more flexible assessment of successive employment evidence. Window 2 also excludes people who have already held a JJ/WBGSP scholarship but did not graduate, or who previously declined an offer.
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 lettres de recommandation professionnellesDeux recommandations professionnelles soumises en ligne par des personnes ayant connaissance directe du travail professionnel du candidat
- Formulaire de candidature complétéFormulaire rempli en anglais ou dans la langue du programme de master
- Documentation prouvant l'expérience professionnelle rémunéréeDocuments prouvant le nombre d'années d'emploi récent lié au développement
- Diplôme de baccalauréat (et diplôme le plus élevé le cas échéant)Scans du diplôme du baccalauréat et, le cas échéant, du diplôme d'études supérieures le plus élevé
- CV au format Annex 4C.V. utilisant le format fourni en ANNEX 4, rédigé en anglais ou dans la langue du programme (exceptions précisées pour certains programmes)
- Lettre d'admission inconditionnelle (sauf financement)Lettre d'admission sans condition académique pour le programme participant JJ/WBGSP auquel le candidat postule, située hors du pays de citoyenneté et de résidence
- Page d'identification du passeport (pour finalistes)Après offre, le finaliste doit fournir une copie scannée de la page d'identification du passeport ou document légal alternatif dans les trois jours ouvrables
- Certificat médical (pour finalistes avant voyage)Certificat de santé datant de moins de trois mois, à soumettre au moins 21 jours avant le départ
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What we verified
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Dates limites pour 2027 : Window 1 = 26 février 2027, Window 2 = 21 mai 2027 (12:00 noon EST)
Method: Lecture des « 2027 APPLICATION GUIDELINES » PDF pour Window 1 et Window 2 publiés sur thedocs.worldbank.org · 29 October 2026
Liste complète des pays éligibles fournie en ANNEX 1 des Guidelines et confirmée dans le brief 'Countries Eligible for the JJWBGSP Scholarship in 2027'
Method: Recoupement entre le PDF des Guidelines (Annex 1) et la page brief du site World Bank · 29 October 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (worldbank.org)Primary source
- Page de candidature (thedocs.worldbank.org)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 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.