The Joint Japan\/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ\/WBGSP) is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries\u2019 development efforts who are applying to a master degree program in a development-related topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subject to available funding, JJWBGSP offers scholarships for 45 Participating Master\u2019s Programs in 27 universities in U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please note that if you are not admitted to one of these 45 Participating Master\u2019s Programs, you are not eligible to apply for a JJWBGSP Scholarship in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To accommodate the academic calendar of JJWBGSP Participating Programs, the next application process will be organized in two rounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application Window#1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From January 16 to February 28, 2023 at noon Washington time
JJWBGSP Participating Programs accepting applications under Window #1
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Application Widow #2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From March 27 to May 26, 2023 at noon Washington time
JJWBGSP Participating Programs accepting applications under Window #2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please note that special application procedures will need to be followed for 3 Participating Programs in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The link to the online JJWBGSP Application Form is only communicated by JJWBGSP Participating Programs to the applicants they have shortlisted. Please contact directly the Participating Program you are targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After earning their degree, developing country scholars commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries\u2019 social and economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A JJWBGSP scholarship provides tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Details on Eligibility Criteria for each call for applications are provided in that call\u2019s Application Guidelines, and these detailed eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to. No exceptions are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Broadly speaking, Developing Country nationals must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>Selection Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The JJ\/WBGSP uses the following process to review eligible scholarship applications from developing country nationals, with the aim of identifying the candidates with the highest potential, after completion of their graduate studies, to impact the development of their countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two qualified assessors independently review each eligible application and score the application on a scale of 1 to 10, taking into account four main factors and the degree of cohesion among them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The JJ\/WBGSP Secretariat uses the average score of the two assessors and the following criteria to select the finalists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The JJWBGSP Secretariat presents the finalists for the Participating Program scholarship to the JJ\/WBG Steering Committee (composed of members of the World Bank Board of Directors and WB management) for approval. Winners are notified soon after the JJWBG Steering Committee approval. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/strong>Scholarship Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The JJ\/WBGSP scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note all JJ\/WBGSP scholarships cover the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The JJ\/WBGSP scholarship does not cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: The JJ\/WBGSP scholarship may only supplement, and does not duplicate, any other source of financial support\/fellowship you might have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are notified to be a semi-finalist or if you are awarded a scholarship, you must inform and document to the JJ\/WBGSP at that time if you have other sources of scholarship funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n *** ALSO CHECK: 10 JOBS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY IN JANUARY 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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