The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) invites applications from individuals from developing countries with a commitment to their nations’ development. This scholarship offers opportunities for pursuing master’s degrees in development-related fields at renowned universities across selected countries.
Host Institutions/Programs of Study:
The JJ/WBGSP sponsors 52 Participating Programs offered by universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
Target Group:
Nationals of developing countries that are members of the World Bank.
Scholarship Value/Inclusions/Duration:
- Tuition coverage
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip airfare
- Health insurance
- Travel allowance
Duration: Covers the entirety of the graduate program or two years, whichever is shorter.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- National of a World Bank member country (listed on the website)
- Not possess dual citizenship of any developed country
- Not be affiliated with the World Bank Group or closely related to its staff
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline
- Possess a minimum of 3 years of recent development-related work experience after earning the Bachelor’s degree
- Employed in full-time paid development-related work at the time of scholarship application submission
- Unconditionally admitted to a JJ/WBGSP participating master’s program located outside the applicant’s country of citizenship and residence
Application Instructions:
- Obtain unconditional acceptance to at least one Participating Program before applying for the scholarship.
- Upload an unconditional letter of acceptance from a participating master’s degree program.
Applications are online during two windows:
Window #1: January 15, 2024, to February 29, 2024, noon Washington time
Window #2: March 25, 2024, to May 24, 2024, noon Washington time
Visit the official website for detailed application guidelines.
Explore this opportunity to advance your academic and professional aspirations in the field of development through the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program. Apply within the specified windows and contribute to global progress and prosperity
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