JOINT JAPAN/WORLD BANK GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2024 FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (FULLY FUNDED)

Applications are now open for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program. The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master’s degree program in a development-related topic.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a national of a World Bank member developing country
• Should not hold dual citizenship of any developed country
• Must be in good health
• Should hold a bachelor’s degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date
• Must be employed in development-related work in a paid full-time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application
• Should have at least 3 years of paid development-related employment since earning a bachelor’s degree

Benefits:

• Economy class air travel between home country and host university at the start and end of the study program, with a travel allowance of US $600 for each trip
• Tuition for the graduate program and basic medical insurance obtained through the university
• Monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses during the scholarship period
• Scholarship duration covers the graduate program or two years, whichever is less

Exclusions (Not Covered by Scholarship):

• Visa application costs
• Expenses for scholar’s family members
• Extra-curricular courses or training
• Courses not meeting the minimum credits required for the degree
• Language training not provided by the graduate program
• Additional travel during the study program
• Expenses related to research, supplementary educational materials, field trips, workshops/seminars, or internships
• Educational equipment such as computers
• Resident permit fee

Application Requirements:

• Submit one online application through the JJ/WBGSP application portal by the application deadline
• Include two professional recommendation letters submitted online
• Complete the application form in English or the language of the master’s degree program

For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Applicants are required to submit all necessary documents and meet the specified criteria for consideration.

Application Deadline: May 24, 2024, at 12:00 noon EST