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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master’s degree program in a development-related topic. Subject to available funding, JJ/WBGSP offers scholarships for 44 Participating Master’s Programs in 24 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management. Learn more here: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/jj-wbgsp The United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Belize is pleased to share information on the United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2026, a recruitment initiative aimed at identifying and attracting highly qualified young professionals who wish to pursue a career with the United Nations Secretariat. Belize has been included among the participating countries for the 2026 YPP cycle, providing a unique opportunity for young Belizean professionals to join the UN system. The programme is open to candidates who: Are nationals of a participating country, including Belize; Are 32 years of age or younger (born on or after 1 January 1994); Hold at least a first-level university degree Republic of Ireland Government of Ireland is offering fully funded fellowships to candidates from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to pursue Master’s-level studies in Ireland during the 2027–2028 academic year. The fellowships are funded by the Government of Ireland under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland. Further information, including the eligibility criteria and application process, is provided in the attached Guidance Note (Attachment II). Additional details are also available on the official Ireland Fellows Programme website: https://www.ireland.ie/en/ireland-fellows-programme/applying-for-the-ireland-fellows-programme/ireland-fellows-sids/. The Republic of Serbia informs of the scholarship opportunities available to Belizean students at the following link: https://mfa.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Serbia.pdf

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master’s degree program in a development-related topic. Subject to available funding, JJ/WBGSP offers scholarships for 44 Participating Master’s Programs in 24 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management. Learn more here: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/jj-wbgsp The United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Belize is pleased to share information on the United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2026, a recruitment initiative aimed at identifying and attracting highly qualified young professionals who wish to pursue a career with the United Nations Secretariat. Belize has been included among the participating countries for the 2026 YPP cycle, providing a unique opportunity for young Belizean professionals to join the UN system. The programme is open to candidates who: Are nationals of a participating country, including Belize; Are 32 years of age or younger (born on or after 1 January 1994); Hold at least a first-level university degree Republic of Ireland Government of Ireland is offering fully funded fellowships to candidates from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to pursue Master’s-level studies in Ireland during the 2027–2028 academic year. The fellowships are funded by the Government of Ireland under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland. Further information, including the eligibility criteria and application process, is provided in the attached Guidance Note (Attachment II). Additional details are also available on the official Ireland Fellows Programme website: https://www.ireland.ie/en/ireland-fellows-programme/applying-for-the-ireland-fellows-programme/ireland-fellows-sids/. The Republic of Serbia informs of the scholarship opportunities available to Belizean students at the following link: https://mfa.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Serbia.pdf
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