Your required three years of development-related work experience no longer needs to have occurred within the past six years. However, unpaid or volunteer work is no longer accepted toward this requirement for applicants from fragile or conflict-affected countries. When preparing your materials, make sure to use the newly provided template for your CV.
Funder: World Bank Group
Due Dates: February 27, 2026 (Developing Country Nationals, Window 1) | April 17, 2026 (Japanese Nationals) | May 29, 2026 (Developing Country Nationals, Window 2)
Funding Amounts: Full tuition, monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance for the duration of the master's program (up to 2 years).
Summary: Supports master's studies in development-related fields for professionals from eligible developing countries and Japanese nationals, aiming to build capacity for development impact.
Key Information: Applicants must be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) to a participating program before applying.