Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

he 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.

Application procedure
Hard copies of completed applications and relevant documents should be sent to:
The World Bank
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
1818 H Street, NW - MSN J2-204
Washington, DC 20433
USA

Or apply online by completing an on-line Application Form. Applications sent by fax or e-mail are not accepted.

Please Visit: http://web.worldbank.org
Deadline: March 31 every year.