The Joint Japan and World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is an exceptional opportunity for individuals from developing nations to pursue postgraduate studies.
This program is specifically designed for nationals of eligible developing countries who are seeking to enroll in master’s programs in development-related fields.
You should have relevant work experience and a proven track record of contributing to the development of your home country.
By offering the chance to study at prestigious universities in fields related to development, this scholarship aims to enhance the human resource capacity in underprivileged nations.
It provides a platform for you to advance your education, and skills, and connect with a global professional network, all while focusing on supporting the growth and development of your nation.
The scholarship covers 42 participating master’s programs at 24 universities across the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan, depending on funding availability.
These programs cover crucial development topics such as infrastructure management, tax policy, and economic policy management.
Scholarship Overview:
- Supports postgraduate studies.
- The scholarship is sponsored by the world bank
- Open to nationals of world bank member countries
- Studies will take place in World Bank partner universities in the U.S, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
- The application deadline is February 28th, 2025.
Scholarship Benefits:
Your master’s program of choice is fully funded by the scholarship.
Each month, you will receive a sum of money to help with housing, food, and other essentials.
You will be reimbursed for round-trip economy class travel from your country of residence to the host university. For every journey, you are also awarded a travel stipend.
Throughout the scholarship program, health insurance coverage is given.
A one-time settling-in stipend is included in the additional financial support provided for moving to the host nation.
Selection Criteria:
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must fulfill the following conditions:
Hold citizenship in one of the qualifying World Bank member nations. Holders of two citizenships from industrialized nations are not qualified.
You must have at least three years of paid job experience in development after earning a bachelor’s degree, and be employed in a full-time, paid position linked to development at the time of application. Your work experience must be recent no more than six years.
Three years or more before the application deadline, complete a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
Be accepted without reservation into a master’s program that is affiliated with the Joint Japan and World Bank Graduate Scholarship and located outside of your nation of origin or current place of residence.
You must not be an Executive Director, employee, or a close family member of someone employed in any position by the World Bank Group.
How to Apply:
The Joint Japan and World Bank Graduate Scholarship application must be submitted online using the official World Bank scholarship website.
Complete the online application by entering your professional, academic, and personal information.
Make sure you have submitted all necessary files, such as:
- A CV that has been completed using the template given.
- Evidence of work experience in development-related fields.
- Copies in minimal form of your bachelor’s degree and any more graduate degrees.
- Unconditional acceptance letter from a master’s program that participates in the Joint Japan and World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Submit two professional recommendation letters from individuals who are familiar with your work in development-related fields.
