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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship for Developing Countries 2023

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship for Developing Countries. Applications are invited from all suitably qualified candidates from developing countries for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship.

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship for Developing Countries

The JJ/WBGSP offers scholarship opportunities for about 26 participating programs at universities in U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Japanese Government/ World Bank

Host Institution(s): Institutions in U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan

Study level: Master’s Degree

Scholarship Worth: See Scholarship benefits (below)

Nationality: Developing countries.

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Eligibility and Criteria for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship

To be considered for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be citizens of a World Bank member developing country and should not hold a dual citizenship of a developed country.
  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent obtained at least 3 years prior to the application deadline date.
  • Applicants must possess 3 years or more recent development-related experience after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
  • Must be in good health
  • Applicants must have been offered an unconditional admission to enrol in the upcoming academic year in at least one of the JJ/WBGSP Preferred or Partner Master’s Degree Programs.

Scholarship Benefits

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides the recipient with the following 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 two-way air travel, scholars will receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip;
  • Tuition for your graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
  • While on campus during the scholarship period, a monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books). The amount of the allowance varies depending on the host country.
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