The Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship is an opportunity for individuals from developing countries to study in top countries. The JJWBGSP scholarship program is offered for students who have gained a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a master’s degree program. This fully-funded master’s scholarship program aims to help international students with two years or more experience in the development sector and look forward to earning a graduate or master’s degree in a program related to development. It is an opportunity for students who wish to study abroad to widen their horizons but cannot afford to do so without external funding and financial support.
Students who cannot study abroad due to economic, political or financial restrictions must avail this opportunity and apply for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2024. The JJWBGSP scholarship 2024 is offered to promote education for economic growth; the joint initiative will provide quality education, human resources development and capacity building in individuals to achieve the set goals through this prestigious JJ/WBSP scholarship. The fully-funded scholarships for international students will help the students to gain knowledge in a particular area to build a professional profile through acquired skills.
Applicants must be accepted to one of the programs in the United States of America, Japan, Africa, various countries in Europe, and Oceania in order to be selected for the World Bank Scholarship Program. If the applicants do not receive an offer of admittance to any of the eligible graduate programs, they are not qualified for the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program. After completing a two-year graduate degree program, the applicants will return to their respective countries, using their education and acquired skills through the international scholarship program and help their country develop economically and socially. Applicants must be passionate and motivated to contribute their efforts to uplift their communities and make positive changes in the world in general.
Programs Offered for JJ/WBGSP Scholarship 2024:
Application Window 1:
- Master of Public Health (John Hopkins)
- MSc Conflict, State Building and Development (University of Birmingham)
- Master of Development Practice (University of California-Berkeley)
- Master of Urban Design (University of Hong Kong)
- Educational Policy Studies (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Host Countries for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship Program 2024
- United States of America
- Japan
- Oceania
- Africa
- European Countries
- Financial coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Regions: Pakistan, Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Gambia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Iraq, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Maldives, Marshal Islands, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, St. Lucia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Uganda, Vanuata, Palestine and Gaza, Zambia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Dominica, Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, Honduras, Kenya, Kosovo, Lao PDR, Lesotho, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Samoa, Senegal, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe
- Deadline: February 29, 2024
Eligibility Criteria of the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship Program 2024:
- Applicants must have citizenship in one of the eligible countries. You can check the list here.
- They must have completed a Bachelor’s degree no less than three years before applying for the scholarship program.
- Applicants have at least three years of work experience after completing a Bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants should have no major health issues.
- Furthermore, they must not have relatives (through blood, marriage, or adoption) that work for the World Bank.
- Applicants should have employment in the development sector when applying for the JJ/WBGSP.
- Moreover, a minimum of three years of employment in the development sector after completing an accredited Bachelor’s degree.
- All eligibility criteria must be fulfilled when applying for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship Program. The host organization will not consider applicants if they do not meet all the requirements.
Benefits of the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024:
- Opportunity to study abroad and gain knowledge in the field of your interest.
- The World Bank Scholarship 2024 will cover the cost of economy-class air travel.
- $500 will be provided as a travel allowance for each trip.
- In addition, JJ/WBGSP will provide full tuition fee coverage.
- The scholarship will also cover the medical insurance of scholarship recipients.
- Lastly, a monthly allowance will cover accommodation, food and book costs.
Requirements for JJWBGSP 2024:
- Bachelor’s degree/diploma
- Proof of work experience
- Letter of admission
- Two recommendation letters
- Complete application form
- Medical certificate
- Valid passport/identification card
Selection Criteria for the World Bank Scholarship Program 2024:
Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship applicants will be assessed based on the following factors:
- Work experience (30% weightage)
- Applicants strive to improve the social and economic facets of their home country (30% weightage)
- Educational strength (10% weightage)
- Recommendations (30% weightage)
Note: The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program aims to ensure that the graduate scholarship recipients are equally of both genders and all eligible countries. The scholarship program also strives to ensure that all applicants’ special or typical conditions will be considered and look at all applicants’ financial strength.