Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024: Fully Funded Opportunity for Developing Country Students
Application Deadline: May 24, 2024 at 12:00 noon EST
Applications are currently open for the prestigious Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), offering fully funded opportunities for citizens of specific developing countries. Here are the key details:
Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality: Be a citizen of a developing country listed as a member of the World Bank.
- Citizenship: Hold citizenship only in a developing country, excluding dual citizenship with any developed nation.
- Health: Be in good health.
- Education: Possess a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) acquired at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline.
- Professional Experience: Have a minimum of 3 years of paid full-time employment in development-related work since obtaining the bachelor’s degree, acquired within the past 6 years from the application deadline.
Benefits:
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship offers recipients the following benefits:
- Travel: Economy class air travel between the home country and the host university at the beginning and end of the study program, along with a US $600 travel allowance for each trip.
- Tuition: Coverage of tuition fees for the graduate program and basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
- Living Expenses: A monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including accommodation, food, and books, during the scholarship period. The amount varies depending on the host country.
Not Covered by the Scholarship:
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship does not cover certain expenses, including:
- Visa application costs
- Support for family members
- Extra-curricular courses or training
- Language training not provided by the graduate program
- Additional travel during the study program
- Research-related expenses or educational materials
- Educational equipment such as computers
- Resident permit fee
Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit one online application, including:
- Completed application form through the JJ/WBGSP application portal by the specified deadline.
- Two professional recommendation letters submitted online.
- Agreement to conditions stated on the signature page of the application form, written in either English or the language of the master’s degree program.
For further details and application instructions, please visit the Official Webpage of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.