Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

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To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an
applicant must read carefully the application procedure as outlined in
documents below:
Eligibility Criteria Eligibility Criteria
Benefits
Universities to Study in 2008-2009 Universities to Study in 2009-2010
How to Apply How to Apply

Application forms are available as:

* on-line application form presented in English, French, Spanish
* pdf files that can be downloaded from JJ/WBGSP website

Please note that applicants are encouraged to seek admissions in
institutions listed in the website under Universities to Study in
2009-2010.

Paper copies of completed applications and required 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


Eligibility

To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an
applicant must:

* Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
* Applicants born before April 1, 1969 will not be considered.
* Have, by March 31, 2009, a t least 2 years of recent full time
professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the
applicant's home country or in another developing country.
* Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
* Be in good health.
* Be of good character.
* Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.
* Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.
* Executive Directors, their alternates, staff of the World Bank
Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation,
International Development Association, Multilateral Investment
Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of
Investment Disputes), consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned
are excluded from consideration.

Program of Study

* Eligible applicants should propose a program of study related to
development at the master's level, in fields such as economics,
health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource
management, or other development-related subject.
* The proposed program of study should start during the academic
year 2008/2009 for a maximum duration of two years. The JJ/WBGSP
Program does not support applicants who are already enrolled (i.e.,
taking classes) in graduate degree programs.
* Applicants should submit evidence of current unconditional
admission to at least one development-related university master's
degree program and are encouraged to submit application to a second
such program. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the
Program's cooperating universities which, other things equal, will
have priority in the scholarship award.
* The Program does not support studies in the applicant's home country.
* The Program does not support applicants for MBA, M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees.
* The Program does not support legal studies such as J.D., L.L.M.
or S.J.D. except for L.L.M.'s related to human rights, environment, or
good governance.


Applications sent by fax or e-mail are not accepted.

The application together with ALL supporting documentation must be
received in the Scholarship Program Office by the deadline of March
31, 2009. Applicants should make the necessary provision to ensure
receipt of their application package before the deadline. The program
Secretariat is not responsible of any possible delay in mail delivery.

Due to the large volume of paperwork handled by the JJ/WBGSP
Secretariat, it is not possible to respond to telephone or mail
requests regarding the status of applications.

APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF RESULTS BY THE END OF JULY 2009.

This application form is neither valid for the Cooperating
Universities in Japan nor for JJ/WBGSP Partnership Programs.

For more information about the Cooperating Universities in Japan or
Partnership Programs, please visit the Program website.