The World Bank and the Government of Japan states funded Joint Japan&World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries in Public Policy and Taxation at at Yokohama National University, Japan.
Eligibility
Applicants should:
Be between the age of 25 and 45
Be nationals of a World Bank borrowing member country
Be mid-career professionals in public service
Be of good character, a team player and active in extracurricular activities
Hold, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a development-related field
Have at least four years of recent full-time professional experience in a field related to economic development or public policy, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.
Scholarship Description
The World Bank annually awards five scholarships to the PPT program. The first level of screening of candidates will be done at Yokohama National University. The final decision regarding scholarship recipients will be made by the World Bank. The scholarship covers a monthly allowance of JPY170,000 (the amount is subject to change), and a round-trip air ticket to Japan plus a travel allowance of JPY60,000. The monthly stipend is intended to cover living, commuting and other incidental expenses during the student’s study period. The next scholarship program runs from April 2012 to March 2014. This cannot be changed under any circumstances. In addition, the scholarship covers tuition, entrance examination and admission fees. Travel expenses for some program-sponsored field trips are also included.
Scholarship Application Deadline
September 30, 2011
Application
Further details and application procedures can be found at
