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World Bank Scholarships for Developing Countries 2021

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The World Bank Scholarships Program contributes to the World Bank Group’s mission of forging new approaches to capacity development and knowledge sharing from the growing world.

It is an important part of the World  Bank Group’s efforts to promote economic development and shared prosperity by investing in education and developing human resources in the developing world.

The World Bank (French: Banque Mondiale) is an international financial institution that provides loans to countries of the world for capital projects. It comprises two institutions:

  • The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and
  • The International Development Association (IDA).

The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group.

The bank is based in Washington, D.C. and provided around $61 billion in loans and assistance to “developing” and transition countries in the 2014 fiscal year

The World Bank’s stated goal is the reduction of poverty which its Articles of Agreement define as commitments to the promotion of foreign investment and international trade and to the facilitation of capital investment.

The World Bank’s (the IBRD and IDA’s) activities are focused on developing countries, in fields such as human development (e.g. education, health), agriculture and rural development (e.g. irrigation and rural services), environmental protection (e.g. pollution reduction, establishing and enforcing regulations), infrastructure (e.g. roads, urban regeneration, and electricity), large industrial construction projects, and governance (e.g. anti-corruption, legal institutions development).

Since 1982, this program has helped to produce over 6,000 experienced and knowledgeable improved professionals, transforming their countries, and favorably influencing future generations.

Here is a table of what to expect:

World Bank Graduate Scholarships

Currently, the World Bank Scholarships Program offers just two resources of funding for graduate studies in development-related fields for mid-career researchers and professionals:

  • Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
  • Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP)

#1 Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 

JJWBGSP Since 1987 has enabled more than 5,800 mid-career professionals in developing countries and Japan to complete graduate degrees in development-related fields. The 2021 call for scholarship applications is scheduled to open in March 2021.  Learn more about possible future calls for applications on how to apply for JJWBGSP scholarship for Developing Country Nationals and for Japan Nationals.

Who Can Apply For the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to women and men from developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master’s degree program in a development-related topic.

JJ/WBGSP awards scholarships to applicants who have had at least 3 years of full-time paid employment in the applicant’s home country or in other developing countries acquired after receiving the first Bachelors (or equivalent university) degree within the past 6 years; and are employed in a paid full time position at the time of application.

The only exception to this criteria is for developing country nationals from a country on the list of Fragile and Conflict States noted in the Application Guidelines that are posted during the call for applications.   In these exceptional cases, we do take into consideration the limited employment opportunities in those countries recently or currently in conflict.

Please note all JJ/WBGSP scholarships cover the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship does not cover:

  • Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
  • VISA application(s) costs
  • Expenses to bring and/or support a scholar’s family members;
  • Extra-curricular courses or training;
  • Courses that do not meet the minimum credits required to earn the graduate degree;
  • Language training not provided by the graduate program;
  • Additional travel during the course of the study program;
  • Expenses related to research, supplementary educational materials, field trips, participation in workshops/seminars, or internships; or
  • Educational equipment such as computers.
  • Resident permit fee.
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#2 Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP)

Since 1982, this training program has empowered Ph.D. candidates by developing countries to undertake research at institutions abroad. Fellowships are for a 6-10 month span and will be around $25,000.

The RSMFP has been established with financing from the World Bank and the governments of Bangladesh, China, India, Kuwait, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, and also former Yugoslavia. The call for fellowship applications for 2020 is scheduled to start in March.

RSMFP provides up to $25,000 (U.S.) for developing country nationals to travel abroad to conduct development-related PhD research under the supervision of a host advisor at a university, research or development institution in a World Bank member country.

The scholarship covers a 6 to 10 month period. The program provides 6-10 months of funding for full-time study or research at the postgraduate level in fields related to economic development, to be carried out at a recognized institution in a Bank member country other than the applicant’s home country.

The aim of the bank is to reach the best and brightest researchers and lecturers from the highest quality institutions and region’s universities, research centers, and relevant professional networks.

How to Apply for RSMFP?

When the call for applications is open, the application guidelines, online application, and a final list of eligibility criteria will be available on this site.

The RSMFP application must be completed online by the Application Deadline date and include:

  • The completed application form
  • An agreement to the terms and conditions for an RSMFP fellowship listed on the Application Form’s Signature Page;
  • A completed recommendation form submitted online by the host university research advisor; and
  • A completed recommendation form submitted online by the PhD thesis supervisor.

All required documents must be uploaded online. Any documents an applicant provides by email, post, or any means other than the online application form will not be reviewed.

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Inactive World Bank Programs

Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship Program (JIPS)

This plan is no longer accepting applications. With a one-time $10 million award from the Government of Japan, this scholarship encouraged three cohorts (2008–2010) of 43 Indonesian Ph.D. students to study abroad under the sponsorship of 1 of the app’s ten partner Indonesian universities. This window is currently closed to new applicants.

How to be Eligible for the Scholarships

Every year, the World Bank issues the guidelines for people who seek the opportunity to acquire this scholarship. Therefore, the candidates will need to follow the strict set of rules to be applicable.

  • An applicant must be a national from a World Bank Developing country
  • Applicants with dual citizenship are forbidden to take part
  • Provide evidence of good health
  • It’s necessary to hold a Bachelor’s degree which is earned at least three years prior to the day when a candidate sends the application.
  • A candidate should have at least three years of relevant development-rated work in the field of study.
  • It’s also necessary that a candidate is employed in any development-related work which corresponds to the course of study that he /she chooses.
  • There are also exceptions to this list. For instance, if a candidate comes from the conflict zone of the country, then the term of the related work experience for the application can be reviewed.
  • It’s necessary that a person who takes the scholarship or his/her close relative is not an executive director or staff provided by the World Bank. There is no exception that can be made about this rule at all.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship is fully funded by the Government of Japan, and provides for each scholarship recipient the following benefits during the scholarship period:

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  • If the scholar is not already attending the graduate program, the scholarship will fund one economy class air travel from his/her home country to the host university at the start of a graduate degree program and a USD500 travel allowance.
  • If at the end of the scholarship period the scholar has completed all requirements to earn the graduate degree, the scholarship will fund one economy class air travel from the host university to Japan or a developing country where the scholar has secured employment and a USD500 travel allowance.
  • For the duration of the scholarship period, tuition for his/her graduate program, and the cost of basic medical insurance that can be obtained through the university.
  • While on campus during the scholarship period, a monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books). The amount of the allowance varies depending on the host country.

World Bank Scholarship Selection Process

The overall selection process is very simple to undertake. Everything connected with a candidate will be evaluated. Two qualified assessors will undertake the whole application.

They will evaluate you upon the criteria, like:

  • The professional experience will get 30% of the weight for your mark.
  • Professional commitment to your home country that will get 30% of the weight for your mark.
  • Professional recommendations that will get 30% of the weight for your mark.
  • A professional educational background that will get 30% of the weight for your mark.

In total, the World Bank Scholarship is the real chance for people who wish to develop their careers in economic studies.

Nevertheless, they shouldn’t forget about the rules which are set by the World Bank. Moreover, cheating for any reason will result in disqualification. Do not forget that the World Bank Scholarship can be your way to success. The stakes are very high, and you can lose the chance. Just be ready when it will be needed and be eligible to take the scholarship.

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  1. ASHIBIKO MARTIN says

    I humbly request for a full sponsorship for a Masters Degree in Laws or a Job, I apparently hold a Bachelors Degree in Laws, a Diploma in Information Technology as well as a Certificate in information Systems.

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  2. wacays1985@gmail.com says

    My name is Àbdikarìm Hassan from Somalia and I have graduated 2019 Master of Climate change and Environment Sustainability sponsered by UNDP, I wana to continue my knowlege upto Phd. So kindly assist me how apply this apportunity. Thanks.

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  3. Chux says

    Hi,

    I’m currently looking for sponsorship for a PhD programme at EEI Uniport. I’m new to the Centre but some students are on sponsorships from the WBG.

    Please, what scholarships are available to the Centre so I can apply.

    Thanks.

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  4. Theophylux Z. During, II. says

    Dear Sir/Madam;
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    Thanks for the opportunity.

    Best regards.

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  5. TCHETCHE Aristide says

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  6. João Santos says

    Boa tarde prezados,

    Sou João Santos de São Tomé e Príncipe e sou licenciado em Economia.
    A tempos que procuro uma bolsa de estudo para desenvolver o meu mestrado.
    Gostaria imenso de desenvolver mestrado em Economia e Gestão de Ambiente – vertente Economia de Ambiente e de Energia. Atualmente a Universidade de Porto em Portugal oferece esse mestrado.
    Neste sentido, gostaria imenso que me indicasse alguns sites onde possa me conceder uma bolsa de estudo para mestrado na área acima referida.

    Atentamente….

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  7. Ashenaf Galcho says

    I’m Ashenaf Galcho from Ethiopia, I am 29 years old and I have ms.c by rural development from hawasa univeristy ethiopia. NOW I have great interest
    to learn my docterete degree in your country.
    I have interest the fields related with develompment studies and poletical science. WOULD you help me? I have rainy thanks for your kindly responses.

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  8. Abere Antigegn Amogne says

    my name is Abere Antigegn from Ethiopia. I was graduated my bachelor degree by Agriculture faculty department of animal production and technology with cumulative CGPA of 3.5 due to this i would like to learn my masters degree in your scholarship organization please assign me from your scholarship?

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  10. Terry king says

    Dear sir, I am Terry king from Liberia. I like to appreciate you for this chance. I have diploma in residential plumbing please help me I need scholarship to extend my ambition. Thank.

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  11. Kinzang Chophel says

    I did my undergraduate in civil in the year 2011, College of Science and Technology, Bhutan. Currently working in Hydro Power Project in Bhutan. How far am I eligible for the scholarship provided by world bank.

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  12. Sunday John says

    Is there any schorlaship for polytechnic graduate? I asked because I have never see it in world schorlaship forum before

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  13. Abida Batool says

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  14. sumon miah says

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  16. Dominic says

    I applied for 2019 world bank scholarship, kindly notify me when the list will be out. Thank you in advance.

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  17. Solomon German says

    My name is Solomon German from Ethiopia and I am first degree holder in foreign language and literature which I received in 1998 G.C from one the the famous universities of Ethiopia. I have worked as public relation director for about 12 years in governmental organizations. I want to study my masters in related field . Would you extend your hand to help me please?

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  19. Kouassi Claude Brou says

    Merci pour l’effort que vous fournissez pour me faire parvenir les informations concernant les activités en tant que Assistante.
    Je suis Désolé, mon niveau d’étude ne me permet de postuler. Je n’ai pas fait le Baccalauréat. Voici le problème auquel je suis confronté. S’IL y a encore d’autres opportunités, n’hésitez pas de me signaler . Merci à vous.

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    • পারভেজ সরকার says

      আমি একজন শিক্ষার্থী। টাংগাইল পলিটেকনিক সিভিল বিভাগ। আমি খুব দরিদ্র, দয়া করে আপনি কি এই পদক্ষেপে সাহায্য করবেন

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  20. HAGENIMANA Muserafe says

    Comment: I am called HAGENIMANA Muserafe and I am Rwandan as nationality. l ended to study my secondary School last year in the following: Biology , Chemistry and Geography (BCG). so I want a full sponsored/ funded scholarship in health care especially in Anesthesia. please you may help me to get it by giving it to me. thank you.

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  22. Boakai b. Kamara Jr. says

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  23. Boakai b. Kamara Jr. says

    I am a high school graduate since 2014 due to this condition that encourages me to apply.

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  26. Mideksa wachu says

    I am Ethiopia I have BA degree by Accounting I have interests to work with you please help me !

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  27. Darius Damey says

    I am Darius, a high school graduate looking for scholarship to study abroad. I am a Liberian.please help me.

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  28. Markos Assefa says

    I am learning masters degree at Hawassa universty ,so I need money aid for research support . World bank help me money

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  29. Damtew Degefe says

    Date: May 06, 2019
    From: Damtew Degefe Merga from Ethiopian country
    Application for master’s program learning;
    To- Full Scholarship company
    Dear Sir/Madam;
    I am interested to apply for masters program from your organization and really I hope that without any hesitation your organization will accept my application. I am a holder of B.Sc. Degree by Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering. I kindly request you to consider my application positively. If you feel that I am suitable for this position then please feel free to contact me with the following addresses stated below whenever you desire.
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  32. Tariku Ashenu Jafero says

    My name is Tariku Ashenu Jafero from Ethiopia student of Ambo university Department of mechanical engineering undergraduate.in this scholarship my interest in Learning high quality education in world but my family is very poor plece coll me my phone number 0919711891/0947667826

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  34. Abraham Makhor says

    how can I apply online for World Bank fully funded undergraduates scholarship for 2019/2020?
    please send me the link directly through my email address. Thanks

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  36. Abdi Birhanu says

    Dear I want to say thank you for your invitation for this great chance . my name is Abdi Birhanu I’m from Ethiopia and ihave Bsc degree in industrial engineering and I want to study MSC in any related Field. Please help me if you have place contact me on +251917135511 or email address abdibirhanu3@gmail. com

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  40. HABUMUGISHA Alphonse says

    I am Alphonse Habumugisha ,I am in Rwanda in Africa and I would like to ask for you a scholarship if possible give me a free visa, air ticket, and accommodation. I am poor. I can’t get any money for studying. So if possible allow me to get that chance. My WhatsApp number is +250782458331.

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  42. Maker Abraham Mangol says

    I would like to appreciate the world Bank for the development offers to world students in worldwide. Am requesting the world Bank to help me in my academic affairs, therefore your kindly reposes is appreciated. Thanks

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  43. Fatou Suso says

    Dear sir or madam
    My name is Fatou Suso am from Gambia. I want your help please I have know one who can help me
    That’s why I try this opportunity asking help

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  47. Yonas Ghimay says

    Dear sir/madam
    Thank you very much for all the opportunitissues you are providing.
    My name is Yonas Ghimay an Eritrean national and I have a bachelor of degree in Agricultural Engineering from Hamelmalo Agricultural College and this time I am living in Ethiopia as a refugee registered under the UNHCR. So I want to know whether I am eligible or not to study in Irrigation Engineering or any other water resources fields however if there are no schoolarship to the above mentioned I can study food processing or farm machinery . I would be happy for your advice and reply. Thank you

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  48. Edward Kunda says

    Am an african zambian citizen who recently completed my Grade twelve o level exams and obtained distictions in all subjects and currently looking for scholarship Kindly provide an information in regard to scholarships for developing countries like Zambia

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  49. Beatrice says

    Thank you very much, it’s really helpful but where is the application link, can’t find the link, pls kindly direct me to the link. Thank you

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  50. Girum Ajire says

    My name is Girum Ajire. i am studying production engineering in bachelor degree and i want to study in abroad 8n biomedical or chemical engineering. Please give this golden chance.

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  51. Maxwell Tendayi says

    My name is Maxwell Tendayi from Zimbabwe. I have a BSc Agriculture management degree and MSc Strategic Management.
    I kindly looking for a scholarship to study a MSc in International Agribusiness in any of the following countries United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Switzerland and Canada.

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  52. Dr Zubairu Saleh Musa says

    I am a Nigerian who just secured automatic admission in to MD /PhD Surgical Urology following my excellent performance in the Master degree surgical urology examination at the prestigious urology and nephrology Center, faculty of medicine Mansoura University Egypt.
    My main challenge is getting sponsorship.
    I will be very pleased if you will kindly help me in this regards. Thank you for your anticipated help.

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  54. Regina Yealea Karnwea says

    I am from Monrovia Liberia, I have high school diploma, now I want to continue my studies in the field of accounting because I want to be an accountant.

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  55. Dereje Gezmu says

    I am from Ethiopia,I have Bsc i biology ,now I want to continue one of the field Biotechnology, tissue culture or molecular biology .

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  56. nebse geremu demesa says

    Comment: Im etheiopian i have degree in agreculture i lnterest to study msc in relete feild please please please!

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  63. Petro Paulo says

    Nice to hear a good news from Wb,I will be happy if I will get an opportunity to study abroad for master’s degree /post graduate in water resource management

    Reply

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