Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024

Forging new dynamic approaches to capacity development and knowledge sharing in the developing world is paramount for sustainable growth and progress. Traditional models often fall short in addressing the unique challenges these regions face. By adopting innovative strategies, such as leveraging technology for remote learning and fostering collaborative networks, a more inclusive and efficient system can emerge. This not only accelerates skill development but also creates a robust foundation for locally-driven initiatives, ensuring that communities are actively engaged in shaping their own future.

That statement matches actually the World Bank's missions and to contribute to it, the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC) provides scholarships to students and young researchers, which is an n important component of the World Bank’s efforts to promote economic development and shared prosperity through investing in education, capacity building, and developing human resources in the developing world. Since 1982, the DEC’s scholarship programs have helped to form a pool of over 6,000 well-trained and experienced development professionals and scholars, transforming their countries and positively impacting future generations.

The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master's degree program in a development-related topic. Subject to available funding, JJ/WBGSP offers scholarships for 53 Participating Master’s Programs in 27 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management. After earning their degree, developing country scholars commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries’ social and economic development.

Program Details

  • Scholarship type: Fully funded
  • Program duration: 2 Years
  • Host Institution: Participating universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan
  • Registration deadline: May 24, 2024

Available topic

This program provides an extensive range of topic exploration opportunities. The diverse selection of study programs covers a broad spectrum of development-related topics, such as:

  • FINANCE, COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION
  • GOVERNANCE
  • MACROECONOMICS, TRADE AND INVESTMENT
  • POVERTY REDUCTION AND EQUITY/SHARED PROSPERITY
  • EDUCATION
  • HEALTH, NUTRITION AND POPULATION
  • SOCIAL PROTECTION AND JOBS
  • AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
  • ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES

Benefits of the program

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship offers comprehensive advantage that will enable successfull applicants accessing a unique opportunity in which the following elements will be covered:

  • Economy class air travel between home country and the host university at the start of the study program and immediately following the end of the scholarship period.
  • In addition to the two-way air travel, scholars will receive a US $600 travel allowance for each trip;
  • Tuition fee
  • Cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university
  • A monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books).

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants interested in the program should meet the following criteria to be considered:

  • e a national of a World Bank member developing country
  • Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
  • Be in good health;
  • Hold a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date;
  • Have relevant work experience
  • Be admitted unconditionally for the upcoming academic year to at least one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs

Required Materials

Applicants that meet the above criteria and have an interest in registering themself for this program could prepare the following documents:

  • Two recommendation letters
  • One completed Application Form
  • Bachelor’s degree diploma
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unconditional Letter of Admission for the upcoming academic year to the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s program universities

Important Dates

The first round of the application process will be closed on May 24, 2024. Names of selected applicants will be announced by end of March 2024

How to apply

Interested candidates should take care of reading all the informations carefully to avoid miscommunications. This is a crucial step for every students who ever wanted to go study abroad.

To register for the program, follow the application procedure outlined on the institution's official website, ensuring you meet all eligibility criteria and submit the required materials before the deadline.

  • Start by contacting the desired universities institution for obtaining an unconditional letter of admission
  • Once that step correctly finish, applicants should create an account on the online platform.
  • After registering an account, applicants should send their documents before the deadline.

Links

For more informations, please check on the following link:

  • Official Website: here
  • Application Link: here
  • FAQ Page: here