The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open for international students from developing countries. The scholarships aims to supports development professional in masters studies in a development-related topic.
Study University and level
Masters degree at universities in U.S., Africa and Japan
Eligibility
You need to meet the following criteria for applying the scholarship
- Be a national of a World Bank member developing country
- Have a Bachelor (or equivalent) degree which and didnt pass 3 years before the Application Deadline.
- Have 3 years or more of recent development-related experience after earning a Bachelor (or equivalent) degree;
- Be accepted in the upcoming academic year in one of the JJWBGSP Preferred or Partner masters degree Programs;
- Do not hold any position in World Bank group or close relative with world bank professionals
Finance
The scholarship provides travel allowance, tuition cost, monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including books.
Eligible country
Be a national of a World Bank member developing country to apply for the scholarship.
Opening and closing date
The call for applications is open on mid January and close on mid February every year.
Application procedure
Those seeking a JJ/WBGSP scholarship program should apply for admission to one or more of the Partner Masters Degree Program. You need to visit the university websites to see their admission requirements.
