Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Application 2009-2010

The government of Japan and the World Bank invite applications from mid-career professionals in developing countries for The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP). The application deadline for the program is March 31st, 2009.

The Program supports studies at the master's degree level in fields related to development at universities in World Bank member countries.

In 2009, the Program collaborates with 41 higher education institutions worldwide and candidates are encouraged to apply to one of these institutions. Applications to other higher education institutions will also be considered.

The Program covers full tuition, the cost of basic medical and accident insurance, a monthly subsistence allowance and economy air travel.

Application forms, information about eligibility and the application procedure are available on the World Bank Scholarships Program Web site atwww.worldbank. org/ scholarships. Completed application packages must be received by March 31st, 2009.
The awards will be announced in June 2009.

Correspondence and information requests may be sent to:

The World Bank Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

MSN J2-204

1818 H St. NW

Washington DC, 20433, USA

email: jjwbgsp@...

fax: (202) 522-4036

Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship Program

Application 2009

In support of the Ministry of National Education¢s mission to improve the quality of higher education and research, the Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship Program provides Indonesian researchers with the opportunity to pursue PhD studies at leading universities around the world. Funded by a grant from the government of Japan, the program supports studies in academic fields covered by 10 Indonesian Centers of Excellence participating in the program:

Application forms, information about eligibility and the application procedure are available in the participating Centers of Excellence, and on the World Bank Scholarships Program Web site at www.worldbank. org/scholarships . Application deadline for the 2009 selection cycle is 27 February 2009. Preselected candidates will be invited to an interview by the end of March 2009.