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. Subject to available funding, JJ/WBGSP offers scholarships for 53 Participating Master’s Programs in 27 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management. After earning their degree, developing country scholars commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries’ social and economic development. A JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance.
Summary:
Host Country: The scholarship is hosted in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
University: The scholarship is administered by the World Bank.
Sponsor: The scholarship is sponsored by the World Bank.
Eligible Countries: Developing Country nationals must:
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- Be a national of a World Bank member developing country.
- Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country.
- Be in good health.
- Hold a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date.
- Be employed in development-related work in a paid full-time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application.
- Have at least 3 years of paid development-related employment since earning a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) and acquired within the past 6 years from the date of the application deadline.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) for Developing Countries
Are you a citizen of a developing country with a passion for making a difference?
The JJ/WBGSP offers a fantastic opportunity to earn a Master’s degree in a development-related field and gain the skills to help your home country thrive.
Who can apply?
- Nationals of World Bank member developing countries (list available online)
- Minimum 3 years of paid development experience after your bachelor’s degree
- Admitted (unconditionally, except for funding) to a participating JJ/WBGSP Master’s program (list available online)
- Committed to returning to your home country after graduation
Scholarship benefits:
- Full tuition and basic medical insurance
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip airfare with travel allowance
Important deadlines:
- Application Window #2 is open from March 25 to May 24, 2024 (EST)
- Winners for Window #2 will be announced by the end of June 2024
Ready to apply?
Head to the World Bank website (https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships) for detailed information on eligibility, application process, selection criteria, and scholarship benefits.
Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future and the future of your country!
Degree: The scholarship is for a master’s degree program in a development-related topic.
Deadline:
May 24, 2024 at 12:00 noon EST.
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