The World Bank Scholarship programme began in 1982.
Students are able to undertake graduate studies in subjects related to economic development.
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is run with funding from the Japanese government and the World Bank; scholarships are awarded to individuals from World Bank member countries to study at renowned universities in other member countries.
There are three universities in the Kanto (Tokyo/Yokohama) area which offer a master's degree with an internship at the Japan National Tax Agency\College (NTA/NTA).
The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral dissertation.