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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...