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Embark on your educational journey in select universities across the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. Exciting news awaits! Applications for the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program are currently open. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the details of this prestigious scholarship program, its advantages, and the step-by-step application process.
The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program for 2024-2026 offers fully funded master’s scholarships for international students. This esteemed scholarship covers full tuition fees, accommodation, economy class air travel, and a monthly living stipend.
The program is open to women and men from developing nations with relevant professional experience and a proven track record of contributing to their countries’ development efforts. Applicants must be enrolling in a master’s degree program related to development studies.
The JJWBGSP offers scholarships for 26 Participating Programs at universities in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan, focusing on key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management. To be eligible for a JJWBGSP Scholarship, you must first gain admission to one of these programs. Scholars from developing nations commit to returning to their home countries to apply their newfound skills and contribute to their nations’ cultural and economic development upon graduation.
Scholarship Summary:
- Level of Study: Masters
- Institution(s): Various partner universities
- Study Locations: United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
- Opportunity Focus Areas: [See available master’s opportunities ]
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Application Deadline:
- Window #1: January 16 to February 28, 2024 (noon Washington time)
- Window #2: March 27 to May 26, 2024 (noon Washington time)
Scholarship Coverage:
Recipients of the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program receive the following benefits:
- Economy class air travel between their home country and the host university at the beginning and end of the scholarship period. Additionally, scholars receive a $500 travel allowance for each trip.
- Tuition for the graduate program and basic medical insurance provided by the university.
- A monthly subsistence allowance for living expenses (including accommodations, food, etc.) while on campus during the scholarship period. The allowance amount varies by the host country.
Please note that all JJ/WBGSP scholarships cover the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is shorter.
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship does not cover:
- VISA application costs
- Expenses for scholar’s family members
- Extra-curricular courses or training
- Courses not meeting the minimum credit requirements for the graduate 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 fees
Eligibility Criteria for Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program:
To qualify for The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program – JJWBGSP, applicants must meet these criteria:
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in English
- Eligible Countries: Open to all countries worldwide
- Not hold dual citizenship: Applicants should not have dual citizenship in any developed country.
- Good health: Applicants must be in good health.
- Bachelor’s degree: Hold a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree obtained at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date.
- Development-related work experience: Have 3 years or more of recent development-related work experience after earning a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree.
- Current employment: Be employed in a full-time, paid position related to development work at the time of submitting the scholarship application. The only exception to this criterion is for developing country nationals from a country on the updated list of Fragile and Conflict States provided to applicants in the Application Guidelines for each scholarship application call.
- Admission to preferred university: Be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) to at least one of the JJ/WBGSP preferred university master’s programs for the upcoming academic year. This program must be located outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and country of residence as listed at the time the scholarship application call opens. The letter of admission must be uploaded before submitting your application.
- Not be affiliated with the World Bank Group: Applicants should not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, or staff with any type of World Bank Group appointment. Close relatives by blood or adoption of the aforementioned are also ineligible to apply.
How to Apply for The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program:
To apply for this scholarship, follow these steps:
- Begin by applying for admission to one or more of the Partner Masters Degree Programs. If you have questions regarding the admissions process for a partner program, please contact the respective university.
- Create an account on the scholarship website here
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