World Bank Graduate Scholarships 2024-2026. The World Bank Group (WBG), in collaboration with the Japanese Government, offers the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) for students from developing countries. This fully funded scholarship is a great opportunity for students to pursue their master’s degrees in various development-related fields at 52 participating master’s programs across 27 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
Application Timeline and Details
- Application Deadline:
- First application round: January 15 – February 29, 2024
- Second application round: March 25 – May 24, 2024
- Awarding Organization: World Bank Group and the Japanese Government
- Result Announcement:
- First round: End of March 2024
- Second round: End of June 2024
- Targeted Regions: Developing countries and Japan
- Fields of Study: Development-related fields including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management
Participating Locations:
- U.S.
- Africa
- Japan
- France
- Thailand
- Australia
- Costa Rica
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Chile
- Argentina
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Benefits of World Bank Scholarships
- Round-trip economy class travel cost
- $500 travel allowance for each trip
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Basic health insurance
- Monthly stipend for living expenses (varies by host country)
Note: Applicants are responsible for visa costs, family member expenses, extra course fees, language training, travel during studies, resident permit fees, and educational equipment such as computers.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a national of a developing country that is a World Bank member.
- Not have dual citizenship of any developed country.
- Be healthy.
- Have obtained a university degree at least three years before the application deadline.
- Have at least three years of working experience in development-related areas.
- Be employed in a full-time paid position in a development-related role.
- Applied and obtained an unconditional offer from one of the JJ/WBGSP’s preferred university master’s programs outside the applicant’s home country.
- Not be World Bank staff or family members of World Bank staff.
Commit to returning to their home country after completing the program.
Application Procedures
- Select Your Program: Choose one or more of the JJ/WBGSP programs.
- Prepare Required Documents:
- CV
- Proof of employment
- Certificate of the most advanced university degree earned
- Two professional recommendations
- Unconditional letter from one or more of the preferred programs
- Submit Application: Apply to the chosen university. If shortlisted, the university will invite you to apply for the JJ/WBGSP scholarship.
Selection Criteria
- Professional experience (30%)
- Professional recommendations (30%)
- Commitment to your home country (30%)
- Educational background (10%)
Participating Universities and Programs (Selected List)
- Window #1: January 15 to February 29, 2024**
- Johns Hopkins: Master of Public Health
- University of Birmingham: MSc Conflict, Security, and Development
- University of California-Berkeley: Master of Development Practice
- University of Wisconsin-Madison: Educational Policy Studies
- Window #2: March 25 to May 24, 2024
- Australian National University: Various Master’s Programs
- Erasmus University Rotterdam-IHS: Various MSc in Urban Management and Development
- Harvard University — Kennedy School of Government: Master of Public Administration in International Development
- IHE Delft Institute: MSc in Water and Sustainable Development
- Keio University: Master in Taxation Policy and Management
- London School of Economics: Various MSc Programs
- University of Oxford: Various Master’s Programs
- Stanford University: Master in International Policy
How to Apply
- The application link for window #1 will open on January 15, 2024.
- The application link for window #2 will be accessible from March 25, 2024.
Stay updated on the application openings and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
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