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Joint Japan-World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

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:

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.

Act now and let your journey begin!

Selection Criteria:

The JJ/WBGSP uses the following process to review eligible scholarship applications from developing country nationals, with the aim of identifying the candidates with the highest potential, after completion of their graduate studies, to impact the development of their countries.

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:

  1. Quality of Professional Experience (30% weight)
  2. Quality of Professional Recommendations (30% weight)
  3. Quality of Commitment to your Home Country (30% weight)
  4. 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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