Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarships Program
The JJ/WBGSP provides scholarship of up to $32,000 to cover the cost of completing a master's degree or its equivalent. The scholarship covers, air travel, $500 travel allowance plus a monthly subsistence to cover living expenses, including books.
The 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.
Deadline: March 31 every year.
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.
http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/
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