JJWBGSP Scholarship

Overview of JJ/WBGS Program

What’s New?

The call for applications for a JJWBGSP Scholarship is scheduled to open January 25, 2017.

What can an applicant do before the call?

1. Read information posted on this website and review eligibility criteria carefully.
2. Apply to one or more of the JJWBGSP preferred and partnership master  degree programs.
3. Begin gathering required documentation for the scholarship application, including: your current curriculum vitae (C.V.), proof of employment for each record of employment since earning a Bachelor’s degree, and certified copy of the certificate of your most advanced university degree earned.
4. Identify two professional recommenders.

Please note that application guidelines that provide detailed application instructions will be posted on this website during the open call.

Overview

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to women and men from developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts, and to Japanese nationals who are mid-career professionals whose work is dedicated to the alleviation of poverty and enhanced shared prosperity in developing countries.  These scholarships provide tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance. View a detailed list of benefits .

After earning their degree, developing country scholars commit to return to home to use their new skills to contribute to their countries’ social and economic development, and Japanese national scholars are expected to advance their professional career with a keen focus on the alleviation of poverty and enhanced shared prosperity in developing countries.

Developing country nationals can learn more about the application process, including eligibility criteria, about the selection process.

Japanese nationals can read more about the application process, including eligibility criteria and selection process.

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