8. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

Mid-Career professionals from World Bank member countries, who pursue Master’s Degrees in one of the GSIR degree programs, are eligible to apply to the JJ/WBGSP scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship, first apply to IUJ (IDP, PMPP and IRP), and submit all documents required by the stated IUJ application deadline. If IUJ chooses to nominate you for this scholarship, you will be instructed to visit the World Bank website, and fill out their application form. Submit it online to the World Bank, and AT THE SAME TIME print it out and send a hard copy to IUJ by the stated deadline (usually the first week of April). Also, follow instructions to provide the documents noted below. IUJ will nominate candidates to the World Bank for their consideration and final selection with announcement coming before the end of June.

Special Conditions

· 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.

Eligibility	1. Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow. 2. Applicants born before April 1, 1970 will not be considered. 3. Have, by March 31, 2010, at 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. 4. Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. 5. Be in good health. 6. Be of good character. 7. Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country. 8. Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year. 9. 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.
Conditions	・Full Admission Fee: ・Full Tuition: ・Monthly stipend: ・Cost of medical insurance ・2 economy class one-way ticket between the scholar’s home country and Japan and 500 dollar travel allowance each way.
Conditions	Note: Successful applicants are responsible for paying the admission fee by the designated deadline according to the guidelines for successful applicants, but may ask for a reimbursement after enrollment.
Documentation	Documents that nominees will need to prepare, and which will be submitted to the World Bank by IUJ include: • Basic personal data • Full academic background • Copy of degrees obtained • Detailed explanation of professional responsibilities • Proof of professional experience • Completed World Bank online form (printed copy) • Statement of Objectives • Letters of academic and professional recommendations For full information on eligibility and their online application form, see the World Bank website.