World Bank Scholarship program 2024
Country: Selective Countries
Program: Masters
Duration: 2 years
Introduction:
The World Bank Scholarship Program refers to various scholarship initiatives and programs supported by the World Bank Group. These programs are designed to provide financial assistance to individuals from developing countries who wish to pursue higher education and contribute to the development of their home countries. This program provides scholarships for students from developing countries to pursue master’s degrees in development-related fields at selected universities around the world. The scholarships cover tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, and other expenses.
The WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with applicable professional experience and a history of supporting their countries ’ development sweats who are applying to a master’s degree program in a development- related content. Subject to available backing, WBGSP offers literacy for 53 sharing Master’s Programs in 27 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in crucial areas of development, including profitable policy operation, duty policy, and structure operation.
After earning their degree, developing country Students commit to return to their native country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries’ social and economic development.
About Participating Universities:
As you are aware that there are some participating universities in World bank Scholarship program. After applying in these universities you are eligible for this Scholarship program . List of Universities and programs are given below:
| Universities | Offered Programs |
|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins | Master of Public Health |
| University of Birmingham | M.Sc Conflict, Security & development |
| University of California-Berkeley | Master of Development Practice |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Educational Policy Study |
| Australian National University | Master of Climate Change Master of Environmental and Resource Economics Master of Environmental Management and Development Master of Public Policy |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam-IHS | MSc in Urban Management and Development — Urban Digital Transformation & Innovation: Governance and Economics of Cities MSc in Urban Management and Development — Urban Housing & Land Justice: Equitable Access to Sustainable Land, Housing & Services MSc in Urban Management and Development — Urban Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change: Integrated Management of Land, Water and Air MSc in Urban Management and Development — Strategic Urban Planning & Policies: Managing Socio-Spatial Dynamics for Sustainable Cities |
| Harvard University | Master of Public Administration in International Development |
| IHE Delft Institute for Water Education | MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water, Food and Energy Track MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water Hazards, Risks and Climate Track MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water and Health Track MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water Resources and Ecosystem Health Track |
| Keio University | Master in Taxation Policy and Management |
| London School of Economics | MSc Development Management MSc Development Studies MSc Global Health Policy MSc International Social and Public Policy |
| National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) | Tax Course of the Public Finance Program |
| Saitama University | International Graduate Program on Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| SOAS University of London | MSc Development Economics MSc Economics |
| Stanford University | Master in International Policy |
| Université Clermont-Auvergne – FERDI | Master in Economic Policy Management |
| University of Hong Kong | Master of Urban Design (MUD) |
| University of Leeds | Master of Public Health (International) MSc Sustainable Cities MSc Water Sanitation and Health Engineering MSc Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security |
| University of Oxford | Blavatnik School of Government: Master of Public Policy Department of International Development: MSc in Refugees and Forced Migration Studies |
| University of Sussex | MA Environment, Development and Policy MA Food and Development MSc Climate Change, Development and Policy MA Migration and Global Development |
| University of Tokyo | Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP): Master of Public Policy, International Program Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Science: International Program on Agricultural Development Studies |
Eligibility Criteria:
In order to be eligible for World Bank Scholarship program 2024, you have to fulfill the below eligibility criteria:
- Must have a Bachelors degree and should have completed this degree Minimum three years ago.
- applicant should be a citizen of World bank member developing country.
- applicant doesn’t have dual nationality in any developed country.
- have minimum three years of job experience in any development related sector.
- applicant shouldn’t be a relative of any Employees of world bank.
- any person who previously availed of this scholarship or denied it is ineligible.
Benefits:
- you will be fully exempted from tuition fee for the entire duration of program.
- Return Air ticket from your Native country, plus $500 travel allownce.
- Medical Insurance
- Accommodation will be provided inside university Hostel.
- Handsome monthly stipend to cover daily expenses, amount will vary from country to country.
- Food and books allowance also included.
How to Apply . .?
To apply in World Bank Scholarship program 2024 is very easy, you just have to fill an online application form(Link given Below) and have to attached two recommendation letter from your Employer. Please keep in mind that incomplete application or received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Selection Process:
Selection will be done on the basis of following weightage:
- Quality of Professional Experience (30% weight)
- Quality of Professional Recommendations (30% weight)
- Quality of Commitment to your Home Country (30% weight)
- Quality of Education Background (10% weight)
The applicant scoring the highest score will be notified and will be offered a scholarship.
Deadline:
The Last date to apply for World Bank Scholarship program 2024 is 29th February 2024.
Will be glad to be considered
Please fill the form and select the university in which you are interested.
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