Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarships (Window No. 2)

Scholarship Overview

• The Joint Japan/ World Bank Graduate Scholarships are open to men and women from developing countries who have relevant professional experience and a commitment to supporting their countries’ development efforts.
• Applications are invited for master’s degree programs focusing on development-related topics.

Host School(s)

• Study at one of 27 selected universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.

Field(s) of Study

• 45 Participating Master’s Programs in 27 universities

What does the scholarship cover?

• Economy class air travel from one’s home country to the host university at the beginning and end of the scholarship period
• A US$ 500 travel allowance for each trip
• Tuition for the graduate program
• The cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university
• A monthly stipend to cover all living expenses (accommodation, food, books, etc.) This amount depends on the host country.

How many scholarships are given?

• Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

• Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan,
• Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cabo Verde,
• Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo DRC, Republic of Congo,
• Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Dominica. Republic of Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea,
• Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,
• Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Kiribati,
• Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya,
• Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania,
• Micronesia (Fed. Sts.), Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar,
• Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea,
• Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, S?o Tomé and Principe, Senegal,
• Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St Lucia,
• St. Vincent, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste,
• Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu,
• Venezuela, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship:

• You must be a national of a World Bank developing country
• You must be in good health
• You should not hold dual citizenship in any developed country
• You must hold a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least three years before the application deadline date
• You must have 3 years or more of recent development-related work experience after earning a bachelor’s degree
• You must be employed in a development-related area in a paid full-time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application
• You must be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) for the upcoming academic year to at least one of the preferred master’s programs located/offered outside your country of citizenship or residence.
• You must not have any appointment at the World Bank Group or have a close relative employed there.

 How to Apply – Next Steps

• An application will be accepted and reviewed if the applicant submits only one completed application electronically through the online application site by the application deadline.
• The completed application must include the following documents:
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Documentation that proves the applicant meets the eligibility requirement with regard to the number of years of recent development-related work
  • A C.V. using the required format and written in English or the language of the master’s degree program for which the applicant is seeking JJ/WBGSP funding
  • An unconditional (except for financing) Letter of Admission for the upcoming academic year to a JJ/WBGSP participating master’s program

Selection Process

• There are four main factors considered when choosing candidates who have the highest potential to impact development in their home countries. These are:
  • Quality of professional experience (30%)
  • Quality of Professional Recommendations (30%)
  • Quality of Commitment to Home Country (30%)
  • Quality of Educational Background (10%)

Closing Date

• Applications open on March 27, 2023, and close on May 26, 2023.

How do I get more information?

• Website: Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program