Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Scholarship Description

Eligibilty Requirements: be a national of a World Bank member country and accepted into a Masters degree program in another World Bank member country (except their own). Be under the age of 45, and preferably under 35. Be in good health. Be of good character. Have at least 2, preferably 4-5 years of recent full-time professional experience in the home country or in another developing country and usually in public service. There are other eligibilty requirements with this scholarship, such as, the program does not support permanent residents and nationals of an industrialised country. Please consult the scheme website for full particulars and to download application forms.

Reference Number: 231
Study Subject:
Web Address: http://go.worldbank.org/NV4RFT1BP0
Provided By: World Bank Institute
Level: Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications from November 1, 2008 until March 31, 2009.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is USD32000 (total may vary). This award is to be used for living expenses and fees. This scholarship is paid annually for the period of 1 year.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Other studies in human society, POLICY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL or STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY.

Eligibility

You must be between the age of 25 and 45. Only citizens of Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Croatia, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Bank & Gaza, Yemen, Zambia or Zimbabwe may apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

    Main Contact
Scholarship Program
The JJ/WBGSP Secretariat
Phone: 202 473 6849
Fax: 202 522 4036
Email: wbi_infoline@worldbank.org
Web Site: http://www.worldbank.org/wbi
Address:
MSN J2-204
1818 H Street, NW
Washington DC 20433