What it covers
Tuition, a monthly living allowance, travel, health insurance and a travel allowance for a master's in a development-related subject at a participating university.
Who can apply
Nationals of World Bank member developing countries, including Bangladesh, with at least three years of recent development-related work experience and a bachelor's degree. Designed for mid-career professionals, not new graduates.
How to apply
- Check that your intended programme is on the list of participating master's programmes.
- Obtain unconditional admission to at least one of them.
- Apply through the World Bank's online system within the open window.
- Provide employment certificates proving the required years of development work.
Documents you will need
- Unconditional letter of admission
- Transcripts and degree certificates
- Employment certificates covering the required years
- Two reference letters
- CV
Tips from successful applicants
- The work experience requirement is the most common reason for rejection — it is counted precisely.
- Only the listed programmes qualify, so pick the university with the scholarship list open beside you.
- You need the admission letter in hand before the scholarship deadline, which means applying to the university months earlier.