Joint Japan World Bank Group Scholarships (window 2)

The JJ/WBGSP is a fully funded scholarship for mid-career professionals from developing countries to pursue a master’s degree in development-related fields. The program supports studies at 41 selected universities in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Africa, and Oceania, with a strong focus on leadership, policy, and infrastructure.   Who Can Apply?  Citizens of World Bank member developing countries who:  Are employed in a development-related role  Have a proven commitment to advancing their country’s development  Intend to return home after completing their degree  What Is Covered?  Full tuition  Monthly living allowance  Round-trip airfare  $600 travel allowance per trip  Basic medical insurance from the host university  The scholarship covers the duration of the graduate program or up to two years, whichever is shorter.   Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must:  Be a citizen of a World Bank member developing country (no dual citizenship with a developed country)  Hold a bachelor’s degree earned at least 3 years before the application deadline  Have at least 3 years of recent, paid, full-time development-related work experience  Be employed in a development-related role at the time of appl...