Introduction The Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP) is an esteemed initiative by the World Bank and Japan, offering fully funded Master’s degree scholarships to students from developing countries. This collaborative program enables students to study in prestigious universities in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. The application window for JJ/WBGSP 2023 is now open, providing an incredible opportunity for aspiring scholars.

Requirements To be eligible for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2023, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree earned at least three years prior to the application deadline.
2. Applicants must be nationals of one of the more than 160 developing countries.
3. The scholarship is open to both male and female applicants, with a strong encouragement for female candidates to apply.

Benefits Selected scholars for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2023 will receive comprehensive financial coverage, including:

1. Economy class air travel between the home country and the host university.
2. Two-way airfare, along with a travel allowance of US $500 per trip for scholars.
3. Full tuition coverage for the graduate program.
4. Cost of medical insurance.
5. Monthly stipend to cover living expenses, accommodation, food, and books.
6. The amount of the stipend may vary depending on the country of study (U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, or Japan).

Application Process The application process for the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship 2023 is as follows:

• Deadline: May 26, 2023
• Applicants must complete the full online application form and submit all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

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Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a national of a developing country (as listed by the World Bank).
2. Have completed a bachelor’s degree program.
3. Hold nationality from a country listed by the World Bank.
4. Be a citizen of a developing country.

IELTS Requirement The requirement for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) varies depending on the country and the university of study. For example, IELTS may not be necessary for admission to universities in Japan or Africa.

Participating Universities and Courses The JJ/WBGSP offers a range of participating universities and courses for the 2023-2025 period. Some of the universities and courses included in the program are:

1. Australian National University – Master of Climate Change, Master of Environmental and Resource Economics, Master of Environmental Management and Development, Master of Public Policy.
2. Brandeis University – Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence, Master in Global Health Policy and Management.
3. Columbia University – School of International and Public Affairs – MPA in Development Practice, Master of Public Administration.
4. Erasmus University Rotterdam-IHS – MSc in Urban Management and Development (Various tracks).
5. Harvard Kennedy School of Government – Master of Public Administration in International Development.
6. IHE Delft Institute – MSc in Water and Sustainable Development (Various tracks).
7. Keio University – Master in Taxation Policy and Management.
8. London School of Economics – Various programs in Development, Global Health Policy, and International Social and Public Policy.
9. National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) – Tax Course of the Public Finance Program.
10. Saitama University – International Graduate Program on Civil and Environmental Engineering.
11. SOAS University of London – Various programs in International Finance, Development, and Migration.
12. Stanford University – Master in International Policy.

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