Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), mentionnée comme financeur partenaire · University of California‑Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP)
JJ/WBGSP Scholarship for the Master of Development Practice at Berkeley, master
- Deadline
- 20 days left
- Funding
- Partial funding
- Level
- Master’s
- Country
- United States
This scholarship targets candidates admitted to Berkeley’s Master of Development Practice and who are nationals of an eligible JJ/WBGSP country. The main coverage includes tuition, a living stipend, travel, and health insurance through JJ/WBGSP, with possible additional support from GSPP departmental fellowships depending on the award. To be considered for funding, the complete program application must be submitted by December 1, 2026 on the MDP admissions page.
Verified on 25 October 2026
This scholarship is for development professionals from eligible countries admitted to the Master of Development Practice at the University of California-Berkeley, in the United States. The program covers tuition, stipend, travel, and insurance, with a deadline set for December 1, 2026. Applications close on 1 December 2026, that is in 20 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Nationalité d'un pays éligible JJ/WBGSP
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Required degree
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Expérience professionnelle liée au développement
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Admission au programme avant candidature à la bourse
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Délais et financement
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Emploi au moment de la candidature JJ/WBGSP
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To be confirmed
Preuve de maîtrise de l'anglais
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Assets
Expérience professionnelle recommandée
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Watch points
JJ/WBGSP: pièces et timing stricts
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Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is « priority »: December 1 decides access to funding, not just whether the application is reviewed. The real trap is believing that the final February 23 deadline still protects eligibility for JJ/WBGSP funding. First secure admission to the MDP, then immediately attach proof of paid employment, the professional recommendation letters, and the JJ/WBGSP materials. Submit a complete file before December 1, 2026, and keep February 23, 2027 as only the program’s final deadline.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Date prioritaire pour être considéré pour les financements (y compris JJ/WBGSP) ; date finale 2027-02-23 (voir cycle secondaire ci-dessous) | Open |
| 2027 | Date finale pour candidatures (les décisions correspondantes sont publiées fin mars) | Open |
| 2027 | date not published | Announced |
What is actually funded
- TuitionPartially covered.Le JJ/WBGSP peut couvrir les frais de scolarité pour le lauréat ; des bourses départementales GSPP peuvent aussi inclure frais et/ou allocations selon attribution
- TuitionLe JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides the recipient with tuition
- Living allowanceLe JJ/WBGSP fournit a monthly living stipend
- TravelRound-trip airfare couvert par JJ/WBGSP
- Health insuranceHealth insurance couvert par JJ/WBGSP
- Bourses départementales GSPPPartially covered.GSPP departmental fellowships peuvent inclure remission de frais, stipend et/ou frais selon attribution
Not covered: Frais non couverts (exemples cités)
Countries covered
Candidates who are nationals of an eligible JJ/WBGSP country, already admitted to Berkeley’s MDP and studying outside their country of citizenship and residence, may apply. The key shift is the order of proof: paid full-time development work and unconditional admission come before the scholarship application, and funding is only considered if the complete program application is submitted by December 1, 2026.
Application pathway
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Prepare the documents
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Submit on the official site
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Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Letters of RecommendationTrois (3) lettres requises pour l'application MDP ; JJ/WBGSP requiert deux (2) recommandations professionnelles soumises via son formulaire
- GRE General Test scoresGRE General Test requis pour les candidats Fall 2027 au MDP ; scores officiels doivent être reçus avant la date limite
- Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)TOEFL ou IELTS officiels requis si le diplôme de premier cycle n'exonère pas ; dates limites de réception listées
- Statement of Purpose and Personal History StatementEssais requis (Personal History obligatoire) ; consignes de longueur et contenu sur la page d'application
- JJ/WBGSP-specific documentsPour l'application JJ/WBGSP: CV selon template, preuve d'emploi rémunéré, copies de diplômes, lettre d'admission inconditionnelle (except funding)
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What we verified
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Le programme MDP de UC Berkeley figure dans la liste des programmes participants au JJ/WBGSP pour 2027
Method: Recoupement: la page World Bank 'JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs for 2027' liste explicitement 'University of California‑Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy | Master of Development Practice' et la page GSPP mentionne la participation au JJ/WBGSP · 25 October 2026
Les dates d'ouverture et de clôture des candidatures MDP Fall 2027 (24/09/2026; priorité 01/12/2026; finale 23/02/2027) sont publiées par GSPP
Method: Lecture directe de la page 'Apply to the MDP' et du bloc 'Important Fall 2027 Application Announcement' sur le site GSPP · 25 October 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (worldbank.org)Primary source
- Page de candidature (gspp.berkeley.edu)Application page
- Liste des pays éligibles (projects.worldbank.org)Secondary source
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