Yes Buddy, Master of Science in Social Work of Columbia University United State is Preferred Program for Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)??

The) scholarship is fully funded by the Government of Japan and provides for the recipient only the following benefits:

-economy class air travel between your home country and the host university at the start of your study program and immediately following the end of the scholarship period

In addition to the two-way air travel, developing country national scholars will receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip;

-tuition for your graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance usually obtained through the university.

-a monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including books, while you are studying at the preferred masters program

The amount of the allowance varies depending on the host country.




The JJ/WBGSP scholarship does not cover:

-VISA application(s) costs;

-expenses to bring and/or support a scholar's family members;

-extra-curricular courses or training;

- language training not provided by the graduate program;

- additional travel during the course of the study program;

- expenses related to research, supplementary educational materials, field trips, participation in workshops/seminars, or internships; and

-educational equipment such as computers.