World Bank Scholarships Program (Fully Funded)

The World Bank Scholarships Program contributes to the World Bank Group’s mission of forging new dynamic approaches to capacity development and knowledge sharing in the developing world.

It is an important component of the Bank Group’s efforts to promote economic development and shared prosperity through investing in education and developing human resources in the developing world. 

Since 1982, the Program has helped to form a pool of over 6,000 well-trained and experienced development professionals, transforming their countries and positively impacting future generations.

Currently, the World Bank Scholarships Program offers two sources of funding for graduate studies in development-related fields for mid-career professionals and researchers:

  • Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) Since 1987, JJWBGSP has enabled more than 6,000 mid-career professionals from developing countries and Japan to complete graduate degrees in development-related fields. On an annual basis, the Government of Japan solely funds the JJWBGSP.

ATTENTION: The World Bank Scholarship Program has modified the list of universities and master degree programs for which JJWBGSP funding is available in 2020. The call for applications for preferred master degree program scholarships is now open through the application deadline of April 23, 2020. Learn more about how to apply for JJWBGSP scholarship for Developing Country Nationals and for Japan Nationals.

  • Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP) Since 1982, this fellowship program has enabled PhD candidates from developing countries to undertake research at institutions abroad. Fellowships are for 6–10 month periods and can be up to $25,000. The RSMFP was established with funding from the World Bank and the governments of Bangladesh, China, India, Kuwait, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, and former Yugoslavia. This program is currently being restructured, and no call for applications is planned at this time.

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69 Responses

  1. Chaw Su Thwe says:

    To study new things as a youngster

  2. Kefah Matuko Otiso says:

    I really wish to pursue a PhD in finance under the scholarship, I finished MBA-Finance in the year 3017, I hope one time i will be considered.

  3. David Azem says:

    Goodday writer i hardly know how to apply for the scholarship programme can you enlighten me i love the japan schoolarship

  4. Mengiste says:

    Free study and visa

  5. Phan Chansopheak says:

    Can you tell me how to apply this scholarship?

  6. Scovia Musiimenta says:

    This is very good and its past the deadline for application
    But i would love to apply

    Please help me, when is the next intake

  7. Ikwell Paulson says:

    Kindly I’m from Kenya and I’m looking forward on how to apply Please help how to apply .thanks in advance

  8. Abdullahi jibril saidu says:

    From Nigeria how can I Apply

  9. Zekaria says:

    Like to apply for ur available scholarships, I have a masters in civil engineering like another masters in other engineering pls send complete application and types of engineering fields to chose from

  10. Agele Yasin says:

    I’m Agele Yasin Fataki from south Sudan study Diploma in Automobile Mechanic engineer need to study Bachelor degree kindly in need of assistance to study my Bachelor thanks waiting for your kindly results

  11. Zaheen Fatima says:

    I really want to apply for the scholarship but I don’t know how.
    Also I don’t know anyone who could guide me . Anyways I would love to join the Belgium’s scholarship programs for study .. If there’s someone who could guide me please than guide me.

  12. Anita kondeh says:

    I’m from Sierra Leone and am looking forward to hearing from you soon on how to apply

  13. VIVENCIO C. OSILA says:

    I am interested to apply for a Scholarship Grant on Masters Degree Program on Business Administration or Industry Development or Public Administration

  14. VIVENCIO C. OSILA says:

    I am interested to apply for a Scholarship Grant on Masters Degree Program on Business Administration or Industry Development or Public Administration.

  15. hagos says:

    would please select me for scholarship

  16. Chidalu Lilian says:

    Is there any courses for food production under scholarship? I wish to apply for it.

  17. Yinzuhug David says:

    Can you sponsor me to do medicine

  18. Siphiwe says:

    Very interesting

  19. BWAMBALE MORRIS says:

    I request for a fully funded online bachelor scholarship, I really request.

  20. Frank Darkwa says:

    W0uld like to know how to apply forthe scholarship.Thank you.

  21. thanks for all students

  22. Vanna li says:

    I really wish to study abroad in Ph.D program in the field of doctorate of business administration degree so much. If so I will apply.

  23. Vishnukumar says:

    I will start new recovery fund policy for develop globally

  24. We need moveing fund cycle policy. But now learn money freez system this will demage and destroy world economicy

  25. I want to thank the world bank for this program

  26. Tinashe says:

    This is so amazing and I wish to win this scholarship

  27. Tinashe says:

    I want to thank the World Bank for this program

  28. Prudence Chilufya Mulenga says:

    Interested in pursuing a masters degree programme in any peace related course under a scholarship

  29. Rumbidzai Muhwandagara says:

    I would want to apply for the scholarship l have a diploma in accounting and l want to pursue to degree level help me

  30. SEKOLA AKANDE says:

    It is my desire to accomplish my pursuit of P.hd programe in Peace and Conflict Studies in a Globaly recognized University.. It is intended to xtray the essence of every nations need to have its Grund num constitution that should, as would be expected incorporate food production within a given nation as this is sure to enhance Global Peace in all ramifications.

  31. Sadamul Haq says:

    It is so nice of you people but I want master in English literature in such great universities with a scholarship.

  32. Melody says:

    I need a scholarship to help me pursue a PHD in biomedical sciences

  33. Jigdrel says:

    Wish to study in your university

  34. Fida Hussain Shah says:

    Im here looking for the Scholarship for my Master Degree Program in Law. What is the procedure to achieve the scholarship?

  35. Emmanuel Elex says:

    Please I’m done with my secondary school, I need to go to the university, I need your urgent assistance.

  36. Jimoh zuberu says:

    I am interested in this scholarship ‘ so how can I make a move for me to be true for it

  37. Falope Oluwasanmi Sunday says:

    I have Masters in Soil, Water and Environment (SLU, Sweden)

  38. Mashal Amjid says:

    For MBBS

  39. Ndifon Wendy Nkan says:

    I want to apply for the scholarship program, when and how do I apply please.

  40. Eugene Shadrach kollie says:

    I would like to Apply for the scarloship.

  41. Abungwi Lionel nkemteba says:

    I will be grateful to further in animal health and welfare

  42. Olowu oluwatobi says:

    I am an undergraduate I want to study Marine engineering can I get a scholarship when I apply for degree and ph.d in the Japan.

  43. Farouq Naseer says:

    Please am interested

  44. Jimmy Sam says:

    If this scholarship is a fully funded scholarship then I am very interested in it

  45. Jimmy Sam says:

    If this scholarship is a fully funded scholarship then I am very interested in it thanks

  46. Jimmy Sam says:

    If this scholarship is a fully funded scholarship then I am very interested in this thanks.

  47. Koffi Lorix says:

    I am in the 3rd year of economics. I would like to continue my studies in your department to learn even more and develop my skills

  48. I interested in furthering my studies in the field of Physical Therapy up to masters level

  49. I would like to get a scholarship, I have a diploma in Physiotherapy and would like to upgrade a degree level and master in Mulligan Manual therapy Concept

  50. Bord Guzz says:

    I have finished my master’s degree in education major in educational management and graduated Benemeritus. I would be grateful if granted a full scholarship to pursue my PhD. Thank you so much.

  51. Ikenyenwe Elvis Oba says:

    This scholarship program, is it only for master’s students? How about
    undergraduates?

  52. Apomah Foster says:

    Help me apply, I am interested

  53. Alisha Qureshi says:

    I have completed 12 years schooling. I am a Swedish national but my education has been in Pakistan. I like to study in the field of psychology and have written to some universities in England, Sweden and North America.What are my chances to get scholarship?

  54. I am interested in this your schoolership for my MBA

  55. Anaenyeonu precious says:

    I’m interested nd I want to study for my masters in law

  56. SABA says:

    Hi
    I have done my master of economics
    Is there available program for PhD in economics

  57. I would like to get master of statistics or master of financial planning for scholarship I am able to get fee life in our preparing master

  58. Thanks for finding me worthy to study under your scholarship.

  59. I’m interested in studying Bsc Nursing abroad

  60. Tambatiya Timothy says:

    I’m interested in studying MBA. I’m from Zimbabwe

  61. Grace says:

    I am interested. I have a Bsc in Agricultural Economics and I will like to have a master in Business

  62. Emmanuel Koranteng says:

    I hold bachelor in community mental health. I wish to get scholarship to study masters in mental health .Am from Ghana

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