The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) could be your launchpad to a world of possibilities. This prestigious program empowers eligible candidates to pursue a master’s degree in a development-related field at renowned universities across the globe.
Key benefits:
- Full tuition coverage for one of the 52 Participating Master’s Programs in prestigious universities across U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
- Monthly living stipend to support your academic journey.
- Round-trip airfare to ensure hassle-free travel.
- Comprehensive health insurance for peace of mind.
- Travel allowance to cover additional expenses.
Eligibility highlights:
- Citizenship of a World Bank member developing country (check the designated list).
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in development-related work.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree earned at least 3 years prior to application.
- Unconditional admission (except for funding) to a JJ/WBGSP participating program outside your home country.
Application timeline:
- Two application windows: January 15 – February 29, 2024, and March 25 – May 24, 2024.
- Results announced within two months of each application window closing.
To accommodate the academic calendar of JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs, the next application process will be organized in two rounds:
- Application Window#1
From January 15 to February 29, 2024 at 12:00 noon EST
JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs accepting applications under Window #1
Names of selected applicants will be announced by end of March 2024 - Application Window #2
From March 25 to May 24, 2024 at 12:00 noon EST
JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs accepting applications under Window #2
Names of selected applicants will be announced towards the end of June 2024 - JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs under Special Application Procedure
Remember:
- Applications are reviewed strictly based on eligibility criteria.
- Applications are only accepted through participating universities.
- Returning to your home country and contributing to its development is a commitment for JJ/WBGSP scholars.
Ready to take your development career to the next level at Joint Japan-World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Head to the JJ/WBGSP website for detailed information and a list of participating programs. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to fuel your development aspirations and make a lasting impact on your community.
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Selection Criteria:
Two qualified assessors independently review each eligible application and score the application on a scale of 1 to 10, taking into account four main factors and the degree of cohesion among them:
- Quality of Professional Experience (30% weight)
- Quality of Professional Recommendations (30% weight)
- Quality of Commitment to your Home Country (30% weight)
- Quality of Education Background (10% weight)
The JJ/WBGSP Secretariat uses the average score of the two assessors and the following criteria to select the finalists:
- Maintaining a reasonably wide geographical distribution of awards
- Maintaining a reasonable distribution of awards across gender
- Unusual circumstances/hardships, when assessing the employment experience and other aspects of an application;
- Giving scholarships to those applicants who, other things being equal, have limited access to financial resources for graduate studies abroad.
The JJ/WBGSP Secretariat presents the list of finalists to the JJ/WBGSP Steering Committee (composed of members of the World Bank Board of Directors and WB management) for approval. Winners are notified soon after the JJ/WBGSP Steering Committee approval.
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