W O R L D B A N K I N S T I T U T E Promoting knowledge and learning for a better world Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) Regular Program 2005 Application Form Japanese Applicants Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO s) T H E W O R L D B A N K
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program OVERVIEW In 1987, the World Bank, with funding from the Government of Japan, established the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (WBGSP), now known as the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), for graduate studies in subjects related to development. Each year, the Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities throughout member countries of the Bank. Now in its eighteenth year, the Regular Program has awarded 2,458 scholarships, selected from over 45,000 applicants. In addition, 808 scholarships have been awarded in the various JJ/WBGSP Partnership Programs for a total of 3,266 awards. Since the inception of the Program, the Government of Japan has provided more than 130 million dollars to the Scholarship Program. The Program's objective is to help create an international community of highly trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. Starting in 1992, a number of Partnership Programs have been launched, largely to respond to the need for graduate study Programs which combine academic rigor with specialized training in the practical aspects of policy-making. The objective of these Programs is to prepare the participants for effective policy-making roles in their home countries and regions. The World Bank administers the Program through the World Bank Institute (WBI). Policy guidance for the Program is provided by a Steering Committee comprised of three Executive Directors and five senior managers of the Bank. A Secretariat for day-to-day administration is maintained within WBI.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:! Submit evidence of current unconditional admission (copies of formal admission letters) to at least one university and proof of application to another university. Applicants are encouraged to seek admission to universities outside of Japan.! Be a Japanese national.! Be under the age of 45.! Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.! Have a superior record in previous academic work.! Propose a program of study related to development at the doctoral or master's level, in fields such as economics, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects. NGO management studies programs are preferrable.! Be in good health.! Be of good character.! Agree to pursue a future career at a Non-Governmental Organization.! The Program does not sponsor employees of the Government of Japan or its related agencies, including local governments.! The Program does not sponsor employees of the World Bank.! 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), and relatives of the aforementioned are excluded from consideration. If you do not meet the above eligibility requirements and conditions, please do not submit an application.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides annual awards to cover the cost of completing a master s degree or its equivalent or studying towards a doctoral degree. The awards are given for one year and may be renewed for a second, consecutive year, or a portion thereof, subject to satisfactory academic performance in the first year of the study program and the availability of necessary funds. Applicants who wish to study towards a doctoral degree should understand that there is an absolute two year maximum limit on JJ/WBGSP awards. It is the responsibility of the scholar to secure alternative sources of funding for later years of the program. The scholarship provides benefits for the recipient only, covering:! economy class air travel to the host university at the start of the study program and one return journey following the end of the overall scholarship period. In addition to the ticket, scholars receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip;! tuition and the cost of basic medical and accident insurance usually obtained through the university; and! a monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including books. The JJ/WBGSP scholarship does not cover:! expenses for the scholar's family;! training or courses in computers or other disciplines;! additional travel during the course of the study program;! expenses related to research, supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation in workshops, seminars, or internships while at the host university;! educational equipment such as computers.; or! language training. In addition:! The scholarship award is valid for the academic year immediately following the offer of award and cannot be deferred for any reason.! The amount of scholarship may vary depending upon the host country and the tuition charged by the host university. In recent years the annual value of a scholarship has averaged around US$30,000.! The JJ/WBGSP scholarship only supplements, and does not duplicate, any other source of financial support/fellowship the scholar might have. Scholars must inform the JJ/WBGSP if they have other sources of scholarship funds. The JJ/WBGSP stipend may be withdrawn if during the scholarship period the Program has evidence of additional sources of support.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program APPLICATION GUIDELINES Application forms for the 2004 selection cycle of the JJ/WBGSP Regular Program will be available from the JJ/WBGSP Secretariat at World Bank Headquarters in Washington DC in September 2004. Applicants requesting an application from the JJ/WBGSP Secretariat should fax their request to the fax number below and provide their complete name and postal address. Application forms will also be available at World Bank Tokyo Office. You can download the application forms from the Program home page: http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships Completed applications and correspondence should be sent to: The World Bank Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 1818 H Street, NW MSN J2-204 Washington, DC 20433 USA Applications sent by fax or e-mail are not accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the application along with ALL supporting documentation, as enumerated below, in ONE PACKAGE by the deadline of March 31, 2004. Any additional correspondence related to the application will not be considered:! evidence of current unconditional admission to at least one university;! a copy of highest degree, and proof of any additional post-graduate diplomas;! transcripts of grades from previous and current academic study;! two academic letters of recommendation and two professional letters of recommendation (as available);! a current curriculum vitae not exceeding 2 pages;! proof of nationality and date of birth (i.e., copy of passport or birth certificate). Due to the large volume of paperwork handled by the JJ/WBGSP office, it is not possible to respond to telephone or mail routine requests on the status of applications. Results will be announced in July 2005.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION! The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2005. Applications received in the JJ/WBGSP Office after this date will not be processed.! Documents sent to the Program cannot be returned.! Applications cannot be held over until the following year. Candidates wishing to re-apply must submit a new application form and supporting documentation.! Incomplete applications will not be processed.! Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.! The decisions of the Steering Committee are final and confidential.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program Application Form for 2005 PERSONAL DATA PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN BLACK INK Name: Male Female Date of Birth: /19 Nationality: Month/DD/YYYY Country Name Mailing Address: (good until July 1, 2005) Permanent Address Telephone home: office: E-mail: Highest level of education completed by: Father: No Education Mother: No Education Primary Primary Secondary Secondary University University Parents occupation: Father Mother Do you have any relatives or in-laws who are employed by the World Bank Group in any capacity, including consulting? Yes No If your answer is yes, please state the name and relationship of this relative: Name: Relationship:
-2- Name: EDUCATION Please list the colleges, universities, or other institutions of higher education you have attended. You must hold a bachelor s degree or its equivalent in a development-related field. Do not provide information on primary or secondary studies. Please attach official grade transcripts or other documentation to verify your academic results at each of the universities listed below. Bachelor s Degree: Institution: Location: Field: Year Graduated: Degree: Rank: Master s Degree: Institution: Location: Field: Year Graduated: Degree: Rank: Additional post-graduate studies: Have you taken any courses in any university outside your country in the last 3 years? Yes No If yes, please indicate the name of the institution, the number of courses, and number of credits (if any) you achieved.
-3- Name: UNIVERSITY STUDY PROGRAM The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is designed for mid-career professionals who wish to pursue a degree at the doctoral or master s level. The applicants must include either formal acceptance letters or evidence of having initiated the admission process (copies of completed application forms) at the two universities specified below. If the admission process has been initiated at more than two universities, please provide the details on additional sheets of paper. Please list two separate university choices and not two separate programs offered by the same university. Applications not adhering to the above specifications will be excluded from consideration. First Choice University Admission: Yes No University: Field of Study: Degree: Start Date: End Date: Address: Telephone: E-mail: Contact Person: Title: Telephone: Are you currently pursuing the program of study specified above? YES No Second Choice University Admission: Yes No University: Field of Study : Degree : Start Date: End Date: Address: Telephone: E-mail: Contact Person: Title: Telephone: Are you currently pursuing the program of study specified above? Yes No If you are currently pursuing a program of study at either university, please complete page 4.
-4- Name: INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A STUDY PROGRAM Please provide the following academic and financial information. ACADEMIC INFORMATION Have you received any scholarships in the last 3 years? Yes No If yes, please provide the name of the scholarship(s), research conducted or courses taken, place of research/study and length of time. Program of study you are currently pursuing: Name of University: Date of Enrollment: Are you seeking JJ/WBGSP funding to complete the above-specified program of study? Yes No Are you enrolled as a full time student? If not, please indicate the number of hours for which you are enrolled. How many credits are you required to take for the degree you are pursuing? How many credits will you have received by June 2005? Please indicate other requirements, besides course work, which you will have to complete after June 2005. When is graduation expected to take place? Registrar or Bursar s Office Contact Person: Phone Nº: Foreign Student Office Contact Person: Phone Nº: Provide transcripts of course work completed to date FINANCIAL INFORMATION How did you finance your studies in 2004/2005? Personal funds: University Scholarship: Donor organizations: If you received fellowship assistance from a donor organization, provide details below. Name of organization: Address: Exact amount of award: Duration: Phone Number: Likelihood of continued support?
-5- Name: ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE The JJ/WBGSP award can be held concurrently with other awards/scholarships; it only supplements, and does not duplicate or replace, other sources of financial support/fellowship you might have. Have you applied for, or anticipate receiving, any other type of fellowship assistance for 2005/2006? If yes, please provide the details below: Name of organization: Address: Phone No.: FAX No.: Amount of expected fellowship/scholarship assistance: Duration: When do you expect to hear about the confirmation of the award?: Comments:
-6- Name: EMPLOYMENT RECORD Give a record of each full-time position held (most recent first). Please use one page each for details on the positions held (Attach additional sheets if necessary). No significant period of time should be unaccounted for. Please ensure to check one of the options regarding the nature of your organization, i.e., public, private, NGO, regional/international organizations. Organization: Public Sector Private Sector NGO Regional/International Org. Address: Telephone: Title of your position: Dates of Service: To: Full Time Employment? Yes No Provide details of your professional responsibilities, projects undertaken, and other professional accomplishments that demonstrate your experience. Note: Time spent studying (for credit or non-credit courses) should not be counted as full-time employment.
-7- Name: EMPLOYMENT RECORD Give a record of each full-time position held (most recent first). Please use one page each for details on the positions held (Attach additional sheets if necessary). No significant period of time should be unaccounted for. Please ensure to check one of the options regarding the nature of your organization, i.e., public, private, NGO, regional/international organizations. Organization: Public Sector Private Sector NGO Regional/International Org. Address: Telephone: Title of your position: Dates of Service: To: Full Time Employment? Yes No Provide details of your professional responsibilities, projects undertaken, and other professional accomplishments that demonstrate your experience. Note: Time spent studying (for credit or non-credit courses) should not be counted as full-time employment.
-8- Name: EMPLOYMENT RECORD Give a record of each full-time position held (most recent first). Please use one page each for details on the positions held (Attach additional sheets if necessary). No significant period of time should be unaccounted for. Please ensure to check one of the options regarding the nature of your organization, i.e., public, private, NGO, regional/international organizations. Organization: Public Sector Private Sector NGO Regional/International Org. Address: Telephone: Title of your position: Dates of Service: To: Full Time Employment? Yes No Provide details of your professional responsibilities, projects undertaken, and other professional accomplishments that demonstrate your experience. Note: Time spent studying (for credit or non-credit courses) should not be counted as full-time employment.
-9- Name: Part-time jobs, community service, and other relevant activities Why, at this particular juncture in your career, do you feel it is important to pursue additional study?
-10- Name: Describe your most significant professional achievement and your reasons for viewing it as such.
-11- Name: OBJECTIVES OF STUDY PROGRAM How will you use the knowledge and skills acquired through your course of study to address the development of NGO s? What are your future career plans? Where do you see yourself in 5 years, 10 years? Please express in 150 words or less.
-12- Name: LIST AND ADDRESSES OF YOUR RECOMMENDERS Academic letters of reference: 1. Telephone Number: E-mail: In what capacity do you know this recommender? 2. Telephone Number: E-mail: In what capacity do you know this recommender? Professional letters of reference: 1. Telephone Number: E-mail: In what capacity do you know this recommender? 2. Telephone Number: E-mail: In what capacity do you know this recommender?
-13- Name: Signature Page If this Signature Page is not included in the package, your application will not be processed. 1. I certify that:! the information in my application is accurate, complete and honestly presented;! any information submitted on my behalf, including letters of recommendation, is authentic;! I have written the essays without their being edited or translated by anyone else;! I understand and agree that any offer of scholarship will be rescinded if any misrepresentation or material omission in the information provided in this application is discovered at a later date; and! I am in good health. 2. I authorize universities I have attended or may attend in the future under a JJ/WBGSP scholarship to release my academic records to the JJ/WBGSP Secretariat, including but not limited to transcripts and admission letters. Name: Signature: Date:
-14- Name: Checklist You must submit the following documentation with your application: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Evidence of application or admission to at least one university. A copy of your highest degree, and proof of any additional post-graduate diplomas. Transcripts of grades from previous and current academic study. A current curriculum vitae not exceeding two pages. Proof of nationality. Proof of date of birth. Four (4) recommendation letters (2 academic and 2 professional) All certificates must be translated into English. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the application along with ALL supporting documentation, as enumerated above in items (a) through (h), in ONE PACKAGE by the deadline of March 31, 2005 to the following address: Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 1818 H Street, N.W. MSN J2-204 Washington D.C. 20433 USA
Name: Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 1818 H Street, NW Washington D.C. 20433 United States LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - ACADEMIC To the Applicant: Please fill in your name above and give this form, and a pre-addressed envelope, to the individual who will write your recommendation. Recommender s Name: Title: Organization: Address: Telephone: Recommender s Signature Date To the Recommender: The information you are providing concerning the above-named applicant is an important part of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program s review process. The Program awards scholarships for graduate study to individuals of demonstrated academic achievement and superior professional promise. The questions posed below suggest the kind of information which the reviewers find useful, but you are welcome to provide your assessment of the applicant in whatever format you think suitable. Your time and thoughtfulness in furnishing the information is greatly appreciated. The letter of recommendation is confidential, please return the completed recommendation letter to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature across the flap. The deadline for receipt of application materials in the Program office is March 31, 2005. ON THIS SCALE, PLEASE RATE THIS SCHOLAR RELATIVE TO HIS/HER CLASSMATES: AVERAGE TOP 25% TOP 10% TOP 5% TOP 2% ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INTELLECTUAL PERFORMANCE CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY
Name: 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? 2. What characteristics or attributes best describe the applicant?
Name: 3. What is your assessment of the applicant s intellectual strengths and academic achievements? Please provide details about any specific academic honors and awards. 4. What is your assessment of the applicant s academic potential and ability to handle a graduate study program and advanced research work in a competitive international environment?
Name: Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 1818 H Street, NW Washington D.C. 20433 United States LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - ACADEMIC To the Applicant: Please fill in your name above and give this form, and a pre-addressed envelope, to the individual who will write your recommendation. Recommender s Name: Title: Organization: Address: Telephone: Recommender s Signature Date To the Recommender: The information you are providing concerning the above-named applicant is an important part of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program s review process. The Program awards scholarships for graduate study to individuals of demonstrated academic achievement and superior professional promise. The questions posed below suggest the kind of information which the reviewers find useful, but you are welcome to provide your assessment of the applicant in whatever format you think suitable. Your time and thoughtfulness in furnishing the information is greatly appreciated. The letter of recommendation is confidential, please return the completed recommendation letter to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature across the flap. The deadline for receipt of application materials in the Program office is March 31, 2005. ON THIS SCALE, PLEASE RATE THIS SCHOLAR RELATIVE TO HIS/HER CLASSMATES: AVERAGE TOP 25% TOP 10% TOP 5% TOP 2% ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INTELLECTUAL PERFORMANCE CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY
Name: 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? 2. What characteristics or attributes best describe the applicant?
Name: 3. What is your assessment of the applicant s intellectual strengths and academic achievements? Please provide details about any specific academic honors and awards. 4. What is your assessment of the applicant s academic potential and ability to handle a graduate study program and advanced research work in a competitive international environment?
Name: Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 1818 H Street, NW Washington D.C. 20433 United States LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - PROFESSIONAL To the Applicant: Please fill in your name above and give this form, and a pre-addressed envelope, to the individual who will write your recommendation. Note: Time spent studying (for credit or non-credit courses) should not be counted as full-time employment. Recommender s Name: Title: Organization: Address: Telephone: Recommender s Signature Date To the Recommender: The information you are providing concerning the above-named applicant is an important part of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program s review process. The Program awards scholarships for graduate study to individuals of demonstrated academic achievement and superior professional promise. It is hoped that the enhanced training will equip them with the required expertise to effectively address the development needs of developing countries as a staff of multilateral development banks such as the World Bank. The questions posed below suggest the kind of information which the reviewers find useful, but you are welcome to provide your assessment of the applicant in whatever format you think suitable. Your time and thoughtfulness in furnishing the information is greatly appreciated. The letter of recommendation is confidential, please return the completed recommendation letter to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature across the flap. The deadline for receipt of application materials in the Program office is March 31, 2005.
Name: 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? And what characteristics or attributes best describe the applicant? 2. Please describe the applicant s professional strengths and achievements. Details about the applicant s participation in development projects and professional recognition and awards would be appreciated.
Name: Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 1818 H Street, NW Washington D.C. 20433 United States LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - PROFESSIONAL To the Applicant: Please fill in your name above and give this form, and a pre-addressed envelope, to the individual who will write your recommendation. Note: Time spent studying (for credit or non-credit courses) should not be counted as full-time employment. Recommender s Name: Title: Organization: Address: Telephone: Recommender s Signature Date To the Recommender: The information you are providing concerning the above-named applicant is an important part of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program s review process. The Program awards scholarships for graduate study to individuals of demonstrated academic achievement and superior professional promise. It is hoped that the enhanced training will equip them with the required expertise to effectively address the development needs of developing countries as a staff of multilateral development banks such as the World Bank. The questions posed below suggest the kind of information which the reviewers find useful, but you are welcome to provide your assessment of the applicant in whatever format you think suitable. Your time and thoughtfulness in furnishing the information is greatly appreciated. The letter of recommendation is confidential, please return the completed recommendation letter to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature across the flap. The deadline for receipt of application materials in the Program office is March 31, 2005.
Name: 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? And what characteristics or attributes best describe the applicant? 2. Please describe the applicant s professional strengths and achievements. Details about the applicant s participation in development projects and professional recognition and awards would be appreciated.
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