If you are a student from a developing nation looking to further your studies in the field of development, then the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is an excellent opportunity for you. With this program, you can pursue postgraduate degrees at universities located in U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan with scholarship support across various areas such as economic policy management, tax policy and infrastructure management. I strongly encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this amazing opportunity by applying now since applications for window 2 are open!
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Japanese Government/ World Bank
Host Institution(s): Institutions in U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan
Study level: Master’s Degree
Scholarship Worth: See Scholarship benefits (below)
Nationality: Developing countries.
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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship 2023 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship, applicants are to meet the following criteria:
Applicants must be citizens of a World Bank member developing country and should not hold a dual citizenship of a developed country.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent obtained at least 3 years prior to the application deadline date.
Applicants must possess 3 years or more recent development-related experience after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
Must be in good health
Applicants must have been offered an unconditional admission to enrol in the upcoming academic year in at least one of the JJ/WBGSP Preferred or Partner Master’s Degree Programs.
Scholarship Benefits
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
Economy class air travel between your home country and the host university at the start of your study program and immediately following the end of the scholarship period. In addition to the two-way air travel, scholars will receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip;
Tuition for your graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
While on campus during the scholarship period, a monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books). The amount of the allowance varies depending on the host country.
See Also: World Bank Group (WGB) Graduate Internship Program
Application Procedure
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship for Developing Countries are to complete the 2023 Online Application Form on or before the application deadline.
Those seeking a JJ/WBGSP Preferred Program Scholarship must in parallel, apply for admission to one or more of the Preferred Program(s) and apply for a JJWBGSP scholarship.
