Category
Masters
Details
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts. The scholarship supports master's degree programs in development-related fields at participating universities worldwide. The application process is divided into two windows based on the specific university and program chosen.
Eligibility Criteria
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. Have 3 years or more of recent development-related work experience after earning a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree. Be employed in development-related work in a paid full-time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application. On or before the Scholarship Application Deadline date, be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) for the upcoming academic year to at least one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs.
Financial 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 air travel, you will receive a US $500 allowance for each trip. Tuition for your graduate program. The cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university. A monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodation, food, etc., including books).