JJ/WBGSP Scholarship

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) scholarship is available for students who receive an unconditional offer on the Sustainable Cities MSc or Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security MSc programs at the University of Leeds. The scholarship is designed to support professionals from developing countries pursuing graduate education in development-related fields. The program provides comprehensive funding including economy class air travel between the recipient's home country and the host university, full tuition coverage for the graduate program, basic medical insurance through the university, and a monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses while on campus during the scholarship period. Eligible candidates must be employed in development-related work and have at least three years of professional experience since earning their bachelor's degree. The scholarship is specifically targeted at nationals of eligible developing countries who do not hold dual citizenship of a developed country.