Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Country of origin

World Bank Member countries

Field of study

Social Sciences and Economics

Level of study

Master

Requirements for application

An applicant must:

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be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow

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Be born after March 31, 1970.

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Have, by March 31, 2010, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5years of recent full time professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the applicant’s home country

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hold a bachelor degree or its equivalent

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be in good health

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be of good character

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not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country

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not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year

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executive directors, their alternates, staff of the World Bank Group, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are excluded from consideration

Deadline for application

To be determined for the academic year 2012-2013

Value

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international travel

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tuition fee

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insurance

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subsistence allowance

Short description

The mission of the World Bank Group is to reduce poverty and improve living standards through sustainable development and investment in people. The World Bank Institute (WBI) is at the forefront of the Bank's efforts to promote learning and deliver to the stakeholders, the best thinking and experience emerging from around the world on issues crucial to reform and socio-economic development.

Application information

General information

Application guidelines