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World Bank (JJ/WBGSP) · Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)

MPA in Development Practice at Columbia SIPA (New York), master

Deadline
86 days left
Level
Master’s
Country
United States
Language
English

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This is Columbia SIPA’s MPA in Development Practice, a 21-month master’s degree taught in English in New York. It is aimed at applicants who are nationals of countries eligible for the JJ/WBGSP, and the program is listed among the scholarship’s participating programs. The application is submitted through the program page, with a separate « Fellowship Consideration » stage before the final deadline, and the STEM designation then creates the possibility of an OPT extension for international students.

Verified on 1 November 2026

Master programme MPA in Development Practice offered by Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (taught in English), STEM-designated with eligibility for OPT extension for international students; call open, final deadline 5 February 2027. Applications close on 5 February 2027, that is in 86 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Figurer parmi les programmes participants JJ/WBGSP

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Nationalité ou résidence dans un pays éligible

Assets

  • STEM-designated

    “STEM-DESIGNATED Yes”

  • Durée du programme

    “21 Months”

Watch points

  • Couverture financière de la bourse

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key term here is « Fellowship Consideration »: it is not the scholarship itself, but a separate review track from the final application. The real trap is to assume that admission to the master’s degree and the scholarship follow exactly the same timeline. For a strong file, submit early enough to be considered in that review, then check JJ/WBGSP eligibility separately and treat OPT as a post-degree advantage, not as study funding.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027

Dates publiées sur la page du programme SIPA: Early Action 1er novembre 2026, Fellowship Consideration 20 décembre 2026, Final Application 5 février 2027

What is actually funded

  • Possibilité d'OPT pour étudiants internationauxLe diplôme STEM permet aux étudiants internationaux de demander une extension d'Optional Practical Training (jusqu'à 24 mois supplémentaires après la première année d'OPT), soit un total possible de trois ans d'OPT

Countries covered

Applicants must be nationals of countries eligible for the JJ/WBGSP for this master’s program at Columbia SIPA. The program is listed among the JJ/WBGSP participating programs for 2027, and the page distinguishes a « Fellowship Consideration » stage before the final submission.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Identity document or passport
  • Degrees, transcripts and academic records
  • CV or academic and professional background
  • Motivation statement, project or written responses

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Master's cohort

Prepare three master's applications with a group

The deadline for this scholarship is 5 February 2027. Master's cohort: 6 live sessions of 90 minutes and 2 individual feedback sessions of 20 minutes. You prepare three applications and submit them yourself.

Apply to the cohort80,000 FCFA (about €122). 15 places, applications until 29 November, first session on 5 December.

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See also: Master's scholarships for African students

These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.

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