The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2025 offers a unique opportunity for individuals from developing countries to pursue master’s degrees in development-related fields at renowned universities worldwide.
The program aims to empower scholars with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute effectively to their home countries’ development efforts.
2025 Application Window 2 Details
- Application Period: March 25 to May 23, 2025, at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Participating Programs: This window encompasses various master’s programs across institutions in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. Notable universities and their respective programs include:
- Australian National University — Crawford School of Public Policy:
- Master of Climate Change
- Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
- Master of Environmental Management and Development
- Master of Public Policy
- Brandeis University — The Heller School for Social Policy and Management:
- Master of Arts in Global Sustainability Policy and Management
- Master in Global Health Policy and Management
- Columbia University — School of International and Public Affairs:
- Master of Public Administration
- MPA in Development Practice
- Erasmus University — Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS):
- MSc in Urban Management and Development with various tracks, including Urban Digital Transformation & Innovation, Urban Housing & Land Justice, and Urban Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change.
- Australian National University — Crawford School of Public Policy:
Note: A comprehensive list of participating programs is available on the official World Bank Scholarships Program website.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the JJ/WBGSP, applicants must:
- Nationality: Be a national of a World Bank member developing country.
- Dual Citizenship: Do not hold dual citizenship of any developed country.
- Employment: Be employed in development-related work in a paid full-time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application.
- Professional Experience: Have at least three years of paid development-related employment acquired within the past six years since earning a bachelor’s degree.
- Academic Admission: Have been unconditionally admitted (except for financing) to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and residence.
- World Bank Group Affiliation: Not be an Executive Director, their alternate, or staff of any type of appointment of the World Bank Group, nor a close relative of the aforementioned.
Detailed eligibility criteria are outlined in the 2025 Application Guidelines
Scholarship Benefits
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides recipients with:
- Tuition Coverage: Full tuition for the graduate program.
- Living Stipend: A monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including accommodations and food.
- Travel Expenses: Economy class air travel between the home country and the host university at the start and end of the study program, along with a travel allowance for each trip.
- Health Insurance: Basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
The scholarship covers the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.
Application Process
- Secure Admission: Apply and gain unconditional admission (except for financing) to one of the participating master’s programs.
- Obtain Application Link: Once admitted, the participating university will provide shortlisted candidates with the link to the JJ/WBGSP application form.
- Submit Application: Complete and submit the scholarship application through the provided online portal by May 23, 2025, at noon EST.
For detailed application instructions and to access the application portal, visit the World Bank Scholarships Program website.
Important Considerations
- Commitment to Home Country: Scholars are expected to return to their home countries upon completing their studies to contribute to their nation’s development.
- Application Limit: Applicants can apply for only one master’s program per application cycle. Submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.
The JJ/WBGSP 2025 Application Window 2 presents a valuable opportunity for aspiring development professionals from developing countries to advance their education and skills, fostering significant contributions to their home countries’ progress.
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