Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.
The Erasmus University Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program covers tuition fees, airfare, health insurance, a monthly allowance for living expenses, and travel allowances.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the scholarship, what it requires, and the application process for interested and qualified candidates.
Details of Erasmus University Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship:
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) offers scholarships to professionals with relevant experience seeking a master’s degree in the development field. The program covers many costs associated with studying abroad.
The Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities.
In return, recipients are required to return to their home country to contribute to its economic and social development.
Requirements for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship, you must:
•Be a national of a World Bank member.
•Not hold dual citizenship with a developed country.
•Be in good health.
•Hold a bachelor’s degree obtained at least three years prior to the application deadline
•Be employed in a full-time, paid, development-related position at the time of applying.
•Have at least three years of paid, development-related work experience post-bachelor’s degree, acquired within the last six years (part-time work may also count, as specified in the FAQs)
•Have an acceptance letter for the ISS MA in Development Studies programme.
Benefits of Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship 2026
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship covers;
•Tuition fees
•Airfare
•Health insurance
•A monthly allowance for living expenses
•Travel allowance.
How to Apply for Erasmus University Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship 2026
To apply for the Erasmus University Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
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