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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarships for Developing Countries 2024 [Window 2]

Are you looking for a scholarship opportunity to pursue a postgraduate degree in a development-related field? The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024 is now open for application. This program supports individuals from developing countries and offers scholarship opportunities in various key areas of development at universities worldwide.

SUMMARY:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Japanese Government/ World Bank
Host Institution(s): Institutions in U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
Study level: Master’s Degree
Scholarship Worth: See Scholarship benefits (below)
Nationality: Developing countries.

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarships 2024 | Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must be citizens of a World Bank member developing country without dual citizenship of a developed country.
Must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent obtained at least 3 years prior to the application deadline date.
Must have 3 years or more of recent development-related experience post obtaining a Bachelor’s degree.
Must be in good health.
Must have been offered unconditional admission to a JJ/WBGSP Preferred or Partner Master’s Degree Program.

Scholarship Benefits

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship offers the following benefits:

Economy class air travel between your home country and the host university for the study program.
Tuition expenses and basic medical insurance.
Monthly subsistence allowance for living expenses while on campus.