World Bank Scholarships & Fellowships for Developing Countries
The World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC) offers scholarships and fellowships to students and young researchers from developing nations, supporting the Bank’s mission of capacity building, knowledge sharing, and sustainable development . Since 1982 , these programs have empowered over 7,000 professionals and researchers , equipping them with the skills to drive economic growth and positive change in their home countries. Active Programs 1. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) Established: 1987 Funded by: Government of Japan Eligibility: Mid-career professionals from 160+ developing countries and Japan Benefits: Full funding for master’s degrees in development-related fields (economics, public policy, agriculture, health, etc.) Impact: Over 7,000 alumni contributing to development worldwide 2. Robert S. McNamara F...