Brief description:
The
objective of the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarships is to
help create an international community of highly-trained professionals
working in the field of economic and social development. The community
will actively participate in the capacity building efforts in the
developing countries.
Host Institution(s):
Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the Preferred Universities 2013-2014 which, other things equal, will have priority in the scholarship award.
Program of study:
Eligible
applicants should propose a program of study related to development at
the master’s level, in fields such as economics, health, education,
agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other
development‑related subject.
The
proposed program of study should start during the academic year
2012/2013 for a maximum duration of two years. The JJ/WBGSP does not
support applicants who are already enrolled (i.e., taking classes) in
graduate degree programs.
Applicants
should submit evidence of current unconditional admission to at least
one development-related university master’s degree program and are
encouraged to submit application to a second such program. Applicants
are encouraged to apply to one of the Preferred Universities which,
other things equal, will have priority in the scholarship award.
The Program does not support studies in the applicant’s home country.
The Program does not support applicants for MBA, MDs, M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees.
The
Program does not support legal studies such as J.D., L.L.M. or S.J.D.
except for L.L.M.’s related to human rights, environment, or good
governance.
The
scholarship program does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance
learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis
writing, research projects, and fields of studies not related to
development. All these requests will not be considered.
The Program does not support certain other fields of study.
Number of Awards:
Not specified
Target group:
Citizens of World Bank Member Countries eligible to borrow.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The
JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides annual awards to cover the cost of
completing a master’s degree or its equivalent. The awards are given for
one year and, provided that the academic program is longer than one
year, may be renewed for a second consecutive year or a portion thereof,
subject to satisfactory academic performance in the first year and the
availability of funds. There is an absolute two year maximum limit on
JJ/WBGSP awards.
The scholarship provides benefits for the recipient only, covering:
•
economy class air travel between the home country and the host
university at the start of the study program and one return journey
following the end of the overall scholarship period. In addition to the
ticket, scholars receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip;
• tuition and the cost of basic medical and accident insurance usually obtained through the university;
• a monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including books.
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship does not cover:
• expenses for the scholar’s family
• extra-curricular courses or training
• language training
• additional travel during the course of the study program
•
additional expenses related to research, supplementary educational
materials, field trips, or participation in workshops, seminars, or
internships while at the host university; or
• educational equipment such as computers
In addition:
•
The scholarship award is valid for the academic year immediately
following the offer of award and cannot be deferred for any reason.
•
The amount of scholarship may vary depending upon the host country and
the tuition charged by the host university. In recent years the annual
value of a scholarship has averaged around US$35,000.
•
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship only supplements, and does not duplicate, any
other source of financial support/fellowship the scholar might have.
Scholars must inform the JJ/WBGSP if they have other sources of
scholarship funds. The JJ/WBGSP stipend may be withdrawn completely or
partially if during the scholarship period the Program has evidence of
additional sources of support.
Eligibility:
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:
• Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
• Be born after March 31, 1972.
•
Have, by March 31, 2013, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent
full time professional experience acquired after a university degree,
in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
• Be in good health.
• Be of good character.
• Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.
• Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.
•
Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World
Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation,
International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee
Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment
Disputes), consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.
Selection Criteria:
Eligible
applications are assessed according to three main factors: academic
excellence, professional experience, and relevance of program of study.
Priority is given to candidates from the public sector with a high
potential to impact the development in their own countries after
completion of their studies. To the extent permitted by Program
requirements and selection standards, the JJ/WBGSP:
•
seeks to maintain a reasonably wide geographical distribution of awards
and gives priority to applicants from low-income countries
• supports promising female candidates
• gives priority to those candidates who, other things equal, have limited financial resources
Application instructions:
Applications
are usually available as: on-line application form presented in
English, French, and Spanish or pdf files that can be downloaded from
JJ/WBGSP website at this link.
It
is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the application along
with ALL supporting documentation including an admission letter to a
master’s degree program in ONE PACKAGE.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
