Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Provided by World Bank, funded by the Government of Japan
These details have not yet been verified against the official source.
They are based on publicly reported information and may be incomplete or out of date. Check the official website before you apply.
Key facts
Reported deadline:
Not yet verified — confirm on the official website.
Reported 2027 windows: 18 January–26 February 2027 and 29 March–21 May 2027. Not yet confirmed on the official World Bank page.
- Status
- Unverified
- Education level
- Master's
- Eligible nationality
- Ghana; Other eligible World Bank member developing countries
- Where you study
- Participating universities worldwide (Study outside Africa)
- Field of study
- Development-related fields
- Last verified
- Not yet verified
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Overview
Master's scholarships in development-related fields for mid-career professionals from developing countries, including Ghana.
Eligibility
- National of an eligible developing country, without dual citizenship of a developed country
- Bachelor's degree earned at least three years before the deadline
- Employed full-time in development-related work, generally with at least three years of such experience
- Unconditionally admitted to a participating master's programme
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection.
What the scholarship covers
- Tuition
- Living stipend
- Airfare
- Other associated costs as set by the program
Required documents
The document list has not been recorded yet. Check the official website for the full list of required documents.
Guide: documents commonly needed for scholarship applications
How to apply
- Secure admission to one of the participating master's programmes.
- Apply through the World Bank scholarship portal during one of the application windows.
Guide: how to apply for a scholarship · Guide: writing a personal statement
Source and verification
Source: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships
Not yet verified against this source.
Listing updated on 29 September 2026.