When does JJ/WBGSP 2027 open?
Window 1 opens 18 January 2027. Window 2 opens 29 March 2027.
What does the scholarship cover?
Tuition, basic medical insurance, economy airfare, travel allowance and monthly living support.
What is the most important first step?
Secure admission to one of the 44 participating 2027 master’s programmes.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A fully funded World Bank/Japan master's scholarship for development professionals admitted to one of 44 participating programmes at 24 universities.
Other verified benefits
Tuition, basic medical insurance through the university, economy airfare at the start and end, a US$600 travel allowance per trip and a monthly subsistence allowance covering living expenses including accommodation, food and books.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Visa costs, family expenses, extra courses, language training outside the programme, additional travel, field trips, workshops, internships, research costs and equipment such as computers are not covered.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be citizens of an eligible developing country, hold a bachelor's degree earned at least three years before the deadline, meet paid development-work experience rules and hold unconditional admission to a participating master's programme.
Pakistan appears on the current World Bank list of countries eligible for JJ/WBGSP. Applicants must first secure admission to one of the 44 participating 2027 master's programmes.
Eligible countries
Citizens of the World Bank developing member countries on the 2027 eligible-country list, including Pakistan.
Language requirements
Participating university requirements apply.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Admission/offer letter
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- CV or résumé
What should you do next?
- Choose one of the 44 participating 2027 master's programmes.
- Apply to the university and secure unconditional admission except for financing.
- Complete the World Bank scholarship application when invited.
- Use Window 1 or Window 2 according to your participating programme.
Frequently asked questions
Is JJ/WBGSP fully funded?
Yes. The scholarship covers tuition, basic university medical insurance, economy airfare, travel allowances and a monthly subsistence allowance for accommodation, food and books.