World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024-2025 (Opens January 15, 2024)

Dr. Philip MorganJanuary 13, 2024

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All those who are waiting for the opening of the application window for the first phase of the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024-2025 can apply for this scholarship starting from January 15, 2024.

In a world where education is the cornerstone of progress and development, the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) for 2024-2025 emerges as a beacon of hope and opportunity for students from developing countries.

JJ/WBJSP Scholarship Benefits:

Monthly Living Stipend
Tuition Coverage
Health Insurance
Round-trip Airfare
Travel Allowance

Duration: The scholarship spans the length of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.

The JJ/WBGSP is committed to empowering individuals dedicated to their country’s development. The program is inclusive of both women and men with relevant professional backgrounds. This prestigious scholarship program, designed to foster future leaders and professionals, is currently inviting applications in two distinct phases:

First Phase of JJ/WBGSP (Jan 15 – Feb 29, 2024):

Eligibility: Exclusive to nationals from developing countries.
Offer: Fully-funded scholarships for master’s degrees in 52 designated programs.
Application Process: Direct submissions to respective universities offering the chosen program.

Second Phase of JJ/WBGSP (Mar 25 – May 24, 2024):

Eligibility & Application Process: Similar to the first phase, targeting developing country nationals.

Host Institutions/Programs of Study Under JJ/WBJSP 2024:

A wide array of 52 Participating Programs at renowned universities across the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan and all those nationals of developing countries that are members of the World Bank can apply for this JJ/WBJSP 2024.

Who Can Apply for JJ/WBJSP 2024?

Applicants must:

Not be affiliated with the World Bank Group or a close relative of someone who is.
Not possess dual citizenship of any developed country.
Be a national of a World Bank member country.
Have a minimum of 3 years of recent, relevant professional experience.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) obtained at least 3 years before the application deadline.
Be employed in a development-related field in a full-time position at the time of application.

Application Instructions:

Unconditional Acceptance: Secure and upload an unconditional letter of acceptance from one of the participating programs.
Online Application: Complete the application online within the specified windows.

Application Windows: