Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program: The Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 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.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

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.

Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

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