{"id":30837,"date":"2019-03-27T07:42:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T07:42:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-09-25T13:55:03","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T13:55:03","slug":"call-for-applications-joint-japanworld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubyskynews.com\/index.php\/2019\/03\/27\/call-for-applications-joint-japanworld\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: Joint Japan\/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ\/WBGSP)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0April 11 , 2019
Open to:<\/strong>\u00a0nationals of a\u00a0World Bank member developing country<\/a>
Scholarship<\/strong>:\u00a0economy class air travel between your home country and the host university;\u00a0tuition fee;\u00a0all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books)<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The call for scholarship applications is now open until the application deadline of April 11, 2019. Learn more about how to apply for JJWBGSP scholarship for\u00a0Developing Country Nationals\u00a0and for\u00a0Japan Nationals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The World Bank Scholarships Program contributes to the World Bank Group\u2019s mission of forging new dynamic approaches to capacity development and knowledge sharing in the developing world.<\/p>\n

It is an important component of the Bank Group\u2019s efforts to promote economic development and shared prosperity through investing in education and developing human resources in the developing world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since 1982, the Program has helped to form a pool of over 6,000 well-trained and experienced development professionals, transforming their countries and positively impacting future generations.<\/p>\n

Currently, the World Bank Scholarships Program offers two sources of funding for graduate studies in development-related fields for mid-career professionals and researchers:<\/p>\n

Joint Japan\/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) Since 1987, JJWBGSP has enabled more than 6,000 mid-career professionals from developing countries and Japan to complete graduate degrees in development-related fields. On an annual basis, the Government of Japan solely funds the JJWBGSP.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Details on Eligibility Criteria for each call for applications are provided in that call\u2019s Application Guidelines, and these detailed eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to. No exceptions are made.<\/p>\n

Broadly speaking, Developing Country nationals must:<\/p>\n