World Bank Offers Full Scholarship for Master's Degree Students - Apply Today!
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March 30, 2024
The World Bank offers fully funded master’s scholarships for students. It covers tuition, living expenses, and other costs. Apply now to pursue your academic goals and contribute to global development.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizenship:
National of a World Bank Member developing Country.
Not holding dual citizenship of any developed country.
- Health:
Must be in good health.
- Education:
Hold a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date.
- Work Experience:
Have 3 years or more of recent development-related work experience after earning a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree.
Be employed in development-related work in a paid full-time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application.
- Exception:
Developing country nationals from Fragile and Conflict States may be exempt from the employment requirement.
- Admission:
Be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) to at least one of the JJ/WBGSP preferred university master’s programs located outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and residence.
The letter of admission must be uploaded before submitting the application.
Documents required:
The documents required for the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024-25 typically include:
- Proof of Citizenship:
Passport or National ID card.
- Educational Documents:
Bachelor’s degree certificate.
Transcripts showing completion of the degree.
- Work Experience:
Resume/CV detailing development-related work experience.
- Admission Letter:
Unconditional admission letter to a preferred master’s program outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and residence.
- Health Certificate:
Proof of good health, which may include a medical certificate.
- Other:
Any additional documents specified in the application guidelines.
How to Apply:
- Review Eligibility: Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria outlined by the program.
- Select Preferred Master’s Programs: Identify and research the JJ/WBGSP preferred master’s programs located outside of your country of citizenship and residence.
- Secure Unconditional Admission: Apply and secure unconditional admission to at least one preferred master’s program. Obtain the admission letter.
- Gather Required Documents: Collect all necessary documents, including proof of citizenship, educational transcripts, work experience documentation, admission letter, health certificate, and any other specified documents.
- Complete Online Application: Visit the official website of the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program and complete the online application form. Upload all required documents according to the provided instructions.
- Submit Application: Ensure all information and documents are accurately provided and submit the application before the deadline.
- Await Notification: After submitting the application, await notification from the scholarship program regarding the status of your application.
- Follow-Up: If required, respond promptly to any requests for additional information or interviews.
- Prepare for Enrollment: If selected for the scholarship, prepare for enrollment in the preferred master’s program and complete any additional requirements outlined by the program.
- Begin Studies: Start your studies in the selected master’s program and pursue your academic and professional goals with the support of the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.
Deadline: 24 May 2024
