The objective of the Scholarship and
Fellowship Programs is to help create an international community of
highly-trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development.
The community will actively participate in the capacity building efforts in the
developing countries
Eligibility
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:
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.
- Be born after March 31, 1973.
- Have, by March 31, 2013, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, 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.
- Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, 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), consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.
- 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 2013/2014 for a maximum duration of two years. The JJ/WBGSP 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. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the Preferred Universities.
- The Program does not support studies in the applicant’s home country.
- The Program does not support applicants for MBA, MDs, 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.
Selection
Criteria
Eligible
applications are assessed according to three main factors: academic excellence,
professional experience, and relevance of program of study. Priority is given
to candidates from the public sector with a high potential to impact the
development in their own countries after completion of their studies. To the
extent permitted by Program requirements and selection standards, the JJ/WBGSP:
- seeks to maintain a reasonably wide geographical distribution of awards and gives priority to applicants from low-income countries
- supports promising female candidates
- gives priority to those candidates who, other things equal, have limited financial resources
- In accepting the JJ/WBGSP scholarship, candidates commit themselves to return to and work in their home countries after completion of their studies.
- In accepting this scholarship, candidates consent to the employment restriction policy of the JJ/WBGSP and acknowledge that they will not be able to work at the World Bank Group or IMF for three years after completion of their academic program
Scholarship
value (What does it cover)
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides
annual awards to cover the cost of completing a master’s degree or its
equivalent. The awards are given for one year and, provided that the academic
program is longer than one year, may be renewed for a second consecutive year
or a portion thereof, subject to satisfactory academic performance in the first
year and the availability of funds. There is an absolute two year maximum limit
on JJ/WBGSP awards.
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.
The
JJ/WBGSP scholarship does not cover:
• Expenses for the scholar’s
family
• Extra-curricular courses or
training
• Language training
• Additional travel during the
course of the study program
• Additional expenses related
to research, supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation
in workshops, seminars, or internships while at the host university; or
• Educational equipment such as
computers
In addition:
• The scholarship award is
valid for the academic year immediately following the offer of award and cannot
be deferred for any reason.
• The amount of scholarship may
vary depending upon the host country and the tuition charged by the host
university. In recent years the annual value of a scholarship has averaged
around US$35,000.
• The
JJ/WBGSP scholarship only supplements, and does not duplicate, any other source
of financial support/fellowship the scholar might have. Scholars must inform
the JJ/WBGSP if they have other sources of scholarship funds. The JJ/WBGSP
stipend may be withdrawn completely or partially if during the scholarship period
the Program has evidence of additional sources of support.
How to Apply:
For
on line application and application form click the link below
Applicants are encouraged to
apply to one of the Preferred
Universities 2013-2014 which, other things equal, will have priority in the
scholarship award.
Application Deadline:
The
application together with ALL supporting documentation must be received in the
Scholarship Program Office by the deadline of March 31, 2013. Applicants should make the necessary provision to ensure receipt
of their application package before the deadline
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