Joint Japan World BankGraduate Scholarship Program 2025

Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2025 Pursue your education at participating universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan with the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP). Applications are now open, and this article provides a detailed guide on the scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.Joint Japan World Bank

Scholarship Overview

The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024-2026 is a fully funded master’s scholarship for international students. This scholarship covers full tuition, accommodation, economy class air travel, and a monthly living stipend.Joint Japan World Bank

The JJ/WBGSP is open to women and men from developing nations who have relevant professional experience and a history of contributing to their countries’ development efforts. The scholarship supports master’s degree programs in development-related topics at 26 participating programs in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. Recipients must be committed to returning to their home countries to contribute to their cultural and economic development after graduation.Joint Japan World Bank

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Masters
• Institution(s): World Bank and Japan Government
• Study in: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
• Opportunity Focus Areas: Available Master’s Programs
• Program Period: 2 years
• Application Deadlines:
  • Window #1: January 15 to February 29, 2024, at noon Washington time.
  • Window #2: March 25 to May 24, 2024, at noon Washington time.

Scholarship Coverage

The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program provides recipients with the following benefits:

• Travel: Economy class air travel between your home country and the host university at the start and end of the study program, plus a US $500 travel allowance for each trip.
• Tuition: Coverage of tuition fees for the graduate program.
• Medical Insurance: Basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
• Living Allowance: Monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses (accommodations, food, books, etc.) during the scholarship period. The amount varies depending on the host country.

Note: The scholarship does not cover:

• VISA application costs
• Expenses for family members
• Extra-curricular courses or training
• Courses that do not meet the minimum credits required for the degree
• Language training not provided by the program
• Additional travel during the study program
• Research, supplementary educational materials, field trips, workshops, seminars, or internships
• Educational equipment such as computers
• Resident permit fees

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Languages: English
• Eligible Countries: All world countries
• Citizenship: Must not hold dual citizenship of any developed country
• Health: Must be in good health
• Education: Hold a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the application deadline
• Work Experience: Have 3 years or more of recent development-related work experience after earning a Bachelor’s degree
• Employment: Be employed in development-related work in a full-time paid position at the time of submitting the application. Exceptions are made for nationals of countries on the updated list of Fragile and Conflict States.
• Admission: Must be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) for the upcoming academic year to at least one of the JJ/WBGSP preferred university master’s programs located outside the applicant’s country of citizenship and residence. The admission letter must be uploaded before submitting the application.
• World Bank Group Employment: Must not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of any type of appointment at the World Bank Group, or a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption.

Note: All eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to and will not change during an open call for applications. This information may change between application periods.

Application Process

To apply for the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, follow these steps:

1. Apply for Admission: First, apply for admission to one or more of the Partner Master’s Degree Programs. Inquiries on the admission process should be directed to the respective universities.
2. Create an Account: Register an account on the scholarship website here.

For More Information

Visit the official website for more details about the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.

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