Beasiswa Joint Japan - World Bank Institute

Public Policy and Taxation Program, Joint Japan - World Bank Institute, memang untuk pns pajak ada sedikit prioritas, tapi tidak ada salahnya untuk mencoba dan bersaing

Applicants should:
1. be between the age of 25 and 45;
2. be nationals of a World Bank borrowing member country;
3. be mid-career professionals in public service;
4. be of good character, a team player and active in extracurricular activities;
5. hold, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a development-related field; and

6. have at least four years of recent full-time professional experience in a field related to economic development or public policy, in the applicant's home country or in another developing country



The following applicants are NOT eligible:
1. those currently pursuing a Master’s or PH.D. program in industrialized countries;
2. those who have had one or more years of training/studies and/or residency in an industrialized country;
3. permanent residents/nationals of industrialized countries;
4. Executive Directors, their Alternates, and staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) including consultants, as well as their close relatives.)


Priority consideration will be given to applicants who:
1. are 35 years old or younger,
2. are currently holding an official position in the field of tax administration,
3. can receive an official leave of absence during the period of study,
4. are planning to return to the equivalent position (including the current one) in their home country after s/he completes the program,
5. are recommended by appropriate government agencies, and
6. submitted GRE scores.




The following are the documents to be submitted in addition to the application form:
1. English proficiency: Each applicant must demonstrate a proficiency in English sufficient for undertaking instruction in that language. In this regard, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 for the paper-based, 213 for the computer based, 79 for the internet based or IELTS score of 6.5 is required for entrance into the program. The only documents we accept are official TOEFL scores sent directly by Educational Testing System (ETS) or official IELTS sores sent directly by British Council. Please refer to the TOEFL webpage or the IELTS webpage where you can obtain information regarding the examination. The institution code for Yokohama National University for TOEFL is 0410. Choose 84 (economics) as the department code. The only exception is the case in which the primary language of instruction at the applicant’s undergraduate institution is English. In this case, you must include an official letter obtained from the university confirming this information. In any event, those applicants who do submit TOEFL or IELTS scores will be given priority in the selection process. We do NOT accept copies of TOEFL and IELTS scores directly sent by applicants, the results of the TOEFL institutional exam, or any other exams conducted by private agencies.
2. Two letters of recommendation: One must be from a supervisor at your workplace, and the other must be from a faculty member of the university from which you obtained your bachelor’s degree. Letters of recommendation must be submitted in an envelope sealed by the reference.
3. Official academic transcript: Only an official transcript in a sealed envelope issued by your university or school will be accepted.
4. Statement of purpose (1,200 words or less): Be concise and specific in preparing your statement, giving information which will aid the selection committee in evaluating your potential for completing the program. Use the form provided with the application form, attaching an additional sheet if needed. Please type.


Telephone interviews may be conducted to assess English proficiency and/or to confirm any other information contained in the applicant’s file.

Lastly, although this is not required, if you have taken the GRE, please have the official score sent to the program. Those who present GRE scores will be considered favorably in the selection process.




Applications will be mailed upon request, and are not available through website or email. To receive an application or for more information, please direct inquiries to:

MPE Office
Email: is-mpe@ynu.ac.jp
Fax 81-45-339-3608

Inquiries by telephone will not be accepted.


The following materials constitute your application.
♦ Application Form
♦ Statement of Purpose
♦ Two Confidential Letters of Recommendation
♦ Return Address Labels
♦ Official Academic Transcript
♦ Official TOEFL Score or a letter from your undergraduate institution confirming that the primary language of instruction is English.
♦ Official GRE Score (if available)


Use the original copy of the application form. We do not accept photocopies. We do not accept applications via fax or email.

Your application should be submitted to the following address.

MPE Office
International Graduate School of Social Sciences
Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, 240-8501 JAPAN

Please note that none of the application materials can be returned to applicants under any circumstances. Also, a medical certificate will be required upon acceptance.



Applications for the 2008 admission must reach the MPE Office by NO LATER than October 31, 2007