Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

The JJ/WBGSP Scholarship provides annual awards to cover the cost of completing a master's degree or its equivalent.
Value - $ 32,000 per annum.


Grant award period : 1 year

If the academic program is longer than one year, it may be renewed for a second consecutive year or a portion thereof.

Eligibility

 You must be between the ages of 25 and 45.
 Have at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full-time professional work experience
 Have a university degree
 Have good health & good character
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.


Deadline: March 31 every year.
For more scholarship information and application, see: Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme Website