The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) offers scholarships to citizens of eligible developing countries with professional expertise and a history of supporting their governments’ development initiatives. Scholarships are available for individuals interested in pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

This program provides students with a rigorous, multidisciplinary curriculum that prepares them to tackle global public health challenges using scientific, evidence-based approaches. Participants gain insights from renowned public health academics and engage in collaborative learning environments where peer interactions are as valuable as formal coursework.

Key Details

• Provider: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Scholarship Sponsor: Joint Japan/World Bank
• Location: Online or on-campus in the United States
• Scholarship Deadlines:
  • Application Window #1: January 13 to February 28, 2025, at noon EST
  • Application Window #2: March 25 to May 23, 2025, at noon EST
• Program Duration: 2 years
• Eligible Nations: Citizens of developing countries, including Afghanistan

Benefits of the MPH Program

• Flexible curriculum with options for online or in-person learning.
• Access to hundreds of courses taught by over 1,500 faculty members.
• Research assistantship opportunities in projects spanning 67 countries.
• A capstone project that allows students to apply their skills to real-world public health challenges.
• Membership in the world’s largest MPH alumni network upon graduation.

Scholarships and Financial Support:

• All new online/part-time MPH students receive the Welch Scholarship.
• Additional endowed scholarships provide $5,000–$15,000 for the first year.
• Full-tuition scholarship opportunities through Bloomberg Fellows and Sommer Scholars programs.

Benefits of the JJ/WBGSP Scholarship

• Covers tuition and basic health insurance provided by the university.
• Monthly living allowance to cover accommodations, food, and books.
• Economy-class air travel for study program start and end, plus two round-trip tickets with a $600 travel reimbursement for each trip.

Eligibility Criteria

For MPH Program:

• At least two years of full-time post-baccalaureate experience in a health-related field or a doctorate in a relevant discipline.
• A strong academic record, including health-related coursework.
• GRE scores: Verbal reasoning (79%), quantitative reasoning (67%), or equivalent credentials for degree holders (e.g., MS, MD, DDS).
• Three recommendation letters from academic or professional referees.
• Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS), unless exempt.

For JJ/WBGSP Scholarship:

• Be a citizen of a developing country list by the World Bank.
• Not hold dual citizenship with an advanced nation.
• Bachelor’s degree earned at least three years prior to application submission.
• At least three years of recent, paid, development-related work experience.
• Currently employed in development-related work.
• Health certification and World Education Services (WES) credential evaluation.

Required Documents

• Academic transcripts.
• Three recommendation letters.
• CV or résumé.
• Personal statement.
• Proof of English proficiency (if applicable).

How to Apply

Applications for the program are submitted through the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS). Click the “Apply Now” button to begin your application.

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Visit the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s website for more details about the Master of Public Health Program.