Applications are now open for the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) 2024 and allows you to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, or Japan.
This collaborative initiative by the World Bank and Japan aims to support students from developing countries. The second round of applications is currently open for interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.
The scholarship is available for students from over 160 developing countries who hold a Bachelor’s degree obtained at least three years prior to the application deadline.
Both male and female applicants are encouraged to apply, with a strong emphasis on increasing female participation. For more information on JJWBGSP 2024, including participating universities and programs, refer to the details provided below.
About Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP 2024)
- Host Country: U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
- Degree Level: Masters Program
- Funded by: World Bank Group
- Open to: Developing Countries
- Application Window 1: 15th January 2024 to 29th February 2024
- Application Window 2: March 25 to May 24, 2024
What are the benefits of the Joint Japan World Bank scholarship?
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is a Fully Funded Scholarship for International students. All the expenses will be covered. The Full Benefits are:
- Economy class Air Travel between your home country and the host university.
- Two-way Airfare, with an additional travel allowance of US $500 per trip for scholars.
- Full Tuition for your graduate program
- Cost of Medical Insurance.
- Monthly Stipend to cover all the expenses such as Accommodation, Food, and Books.
- The amount also varies depending on the country where you will get scholarships such as the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
Scholarship Duration
2 Years.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the JJWBGSP:
- Applicants must be nationals of a developing country. The List of the developing countries by the World Bank is listed here
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree program to apply for a Joint Japan Master Scholarship.
- Applicants must have nationality from a country listed by the World Bank.
Participating in Universities and Courses Under JJ/WBGSP
JJ/WBGSP offers scholarships for 52 Participating Master’s Programs in 27 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan.
The list of the universities and programs participating in this program can be found here.
How to Apply?
All applicants have to complete one full application form with complete documents. An incomplete application will not be processed. The link to the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is provided below.