Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship in Thailand 2026: (Deadline Ongoing)

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is one of the most prestigious fully funded scholarships available to students from eligible developing countries. The programme allows talented individuals to pursue development-related master’s degrees, and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is one of the host institutions where scholars can study.

This scholarship focuses on building leadership and technical capacity in fields that contribute to economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social development.

 What the Scholarship Covers

JJ/WBGSP provides full financial support, including:

• Full tuition fees for the entire master’s programme
• Monthly living stipend
• Round-trip airfare from home country to the host institution
• Health insurance for the study period
• Travel allowance

This package ensures that scholars can focus entirely on their academic work without financial barriers.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants typically must:

• Be a citizen of a developing country that is eligible under the World Bank scholarship criteria
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Have relevant full-time, development-related work experience after completing their undergraduate studies
• Be admitted to an eligible master’s programme at a participating university such as AIT
• Commit to returning to their home country after graduation to contribute to development
• Be in good health and able to travel abroad for study

The scholarship does not support PhD programmes, undergraduate studies, or short-term/part-time courses — only full master’s programmes.

Programmes at AIT Commonly Supported

Because AIT specializes in engineering, environment, sustainability, development, and management, many of its master’s programmes align with JJ/WBGSP priorities, including:

• Development and Sustainability
• Environmental Engineering and Management
• Water Engineering and Management
• Infrastructure and Smart Cities
• Climate Change and Sustainable Development
• Energy, Environment, and Climate Policy
• Engineering and Technology fields that contribute to development

Programmes must match the scholarship’s approved list at the time of application.

Application Insights

To apply for JJ/WBGSP at AIT, candidates must:

1. Secure admission to an eligible AIT master’s programme (unconditional except for funding).
2. Prepare required documents such as:
   • Academic transcripts
   • CV/resume
   • Work experience certificates
   • Statement of purpose
   • Recommendation letters
3. Submit the World Bank scholarship application during the official application period.
4. Clearly demonstrate how their background and future goals align with development needs in their home country.

Strong work experience (especially in government, NGOs, development agencies, or community projects) significantly strengthens the application.

 Why This Scholarship Matters

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship at AIT is impactful because:

• It creates high-level professionals who can drive development and policy reform in their home countries.
• Scholars gain global exposure, advanced education, international networks, and hands-on skills.
• Graduates return home empowered to work in ministries, NGOs, research institutions, international organizations, and development-focused industries.
• The scholarship removes financial barriers that often limit access to world-class education.