Details about The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2025
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2025 is offered for Masters degree in the field of Selected courses offered by the universities. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 28 Feb, 2025. This scholarship is provided by World Bank and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, Tuition fees + Economy class air travel + USD 600 travel allowance + monthly subsistence allowance . This scholarship is open for: Open to citizens from selected developing Countries.
- Degree: Masters
- Provided by: World Bank
- Deadline: 28 Feb, 2025
- Scholarship value: Full Funding, Tuition fees + Economy class air travel + USD 600 travel allowance + monthly subsistence allowance
Citizens of certain developing nations who have supported their governments' development efforts in the past and have appropriate professional expertise are eligible to apply to the JJ/WBGSP for master's programs in development-related fields. JJ/WBGSP provides scholarships for 52 Participating Master's Programs at 27 institutions in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan in important development fields such as infrastructure management, tax policy, and economic policy management, subject to funding availability.
Eligibility for The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP):
- Applicants must be nationals of one of the selected developing nations.
- Applicants may not hold dual citizenship with any developed nation.
- Applicants must be in good health.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from at least 3 years before the application deadline.
- Applicants must be employed in development-related work at the time of applying for the scholarship.
- Applicants must have a minimum of three years of professional experience since obtaining the bachelor's degree.
- Applicants must hold an unconditional offer of admission to one of the eligible programs.
- Applicants cannot be an Executive Director, their alternate, any staff member of the World Bank Group, or a relative by blood or adoption, including immediate family members like mother, father, sister, brother, half-siblings, children, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew.
- Applicants who turned down a JJ/WBGSP scholarship before or didn't finish it can't apply again.
Application Process:
All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:
- Documentation that the applicant has the right amount of recent experience in development work to be eligible.
- Bachelor’s degree diploma, and if applicable, the diploma of the applicant’s most advanced graduate degree.
- C.V. using the format provided in Annex 4 and written in English.
- Unconditional letter of admission to the eligible program.
Value of the Scholarship:
The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:
- Economy class flights from the home to the university and back during the study program and after the scholarship ends.
- Scholars will also get a US $600 travel allowance for each trip.
- Tuition for the graduate program.
- Cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
- A monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books).
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Agatha Kunda
Nasser
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Hi Agatha Kunda,
To view all the details and apply for this scholarship, click the "Apply Now" button. This will direct you to the scholarship application page, where you can find comprehensive information and submit your application. Be sure to start your application as soon as possible!
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Harish Dammannagari
Scholarship Expert
Hello There,
Please carefully review the 2024 application guidelines provided here and ensure that you submit your application in accordance with them. Only one completed application submitted electronically through the JJ/WBGSP application portal before the deadline will be accepted and reviewed.
Nhial Ler Nhial Chol
Sam Cleopas
Scholarship Expert
Hello Nhial Ler Nhial Chol,
Salutations! You will receive an email confirming your eligibility and the success of your scholarship application. I hope the application goes well for you.
ZELEKE DORA
Harish Dammannagari
Scholarship Expert
Hello Zeleke Dora,
In order to have your JJ/WBGSP application considered, you must meet two key requirements: meeting the Eligibility Criteria and Submitting One Online Application. To submit your online application, it's crucial to follow specific guidelines. I recommend prioritizing this step and carefully following the instructions provided before applying. Good luck with your application!
Jimoh, Ahmed Adeyemi
Harish Dammannagari
Scholarship Expert
Hello Jimoh Ahmed Adeyemi,
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program funds master's studies in Public Health, Finance, Development, and Education at the prescribed universities. Details regarding the eligible universities and programs can be found on the application page. Applicants must upload their letter of admission before submitting the scholarship application.