Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is now open for applications, providing a unique opportunity for women and men from developing countries to pursue master’s degree programs in development-related fields. This scholarship, offered by the Japan Government and the World Bank, supports individuals with a track record of contributing to their countries’ development efforts.

Host Institutions/Programs: JJWBGSP covers 52 Participating Programs at universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.

Target Group: Developing country nationals of World Bank Member Countries

Scholarship Value/Duration:

• Tuition coverage
• Monthly living stipend
• Round-trip airfare
• Health insurance
• Travel allowance
• Duration: Covers the entire graduate program or two years, whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a national of a World Bank member country.
• Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country.
• Not be an Executive Director, staff, or close relative of World Bank Group staff.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of recent development-related work experience.
• Be employed full-time in development-related work.
• Be unconditionally admitted to at least one JJ/WBGSP participating master’s program outside their country of citizenship and residence.

Application Windows:

1. Window #1: 15 January 2024 to 29 February 2024
2. Window #2: 25 March 2024 to 24 May 2024

Application Process:

1. Apply and get unconditional acceptance to a Participating Program.
2. Upload the unconditional letter of acceptance during the scholarship application.
3. Apply during the relevant application window online.

Seize the Opportunity: Embark on your journey to contribute to global development with the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program. Apply during the designated windows (15 Jan – 29 Feb and 25 Mar – 24 May 2024).

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