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World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP)

Deadline: November 15, 2026
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Opportunity Information

Posted By: Dawda Wally

Type: Fellowship

Category: Masters & PhD

Country: United States

Funding: Fully Funded

Deadline: November 15, 2026

Status: Active

Link: https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/careers/talent-programs/young-professionals-program#tab-about-the-program

Eligibility
•Citizen of a World Bank Group member country
•Born on or after October 1, 1993 (or 32 years of age or younger)
•Hold a master's or doctoral degree in a relevant specialty (including Economics, Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Engineering, Urban Planning, Agriculture, or related fields)
•Demonstrate at least 3 years of relevant professional experience or continued study at the doctoral level
•Fluency in English (proficiency in one or more other official languages of the WBG—Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish—is an advantage)
•Passion for international development and demonstrated leadership potential
Details
The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) is a prestigious leadership development initiative designed for outstanding young professionals to launch a global development career.
Selected candidates join a two-year leadership development program covering positions across the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). Young Professionals engage in intensive operational assignments, leadership development curricula, coaching, and mentorship to solve complex development challenges in emerging markets.
Financial Benefits
•Highly competitive salary commensurate with educational background and professional experience
•Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and accident insurance benefits
•World Bank Group pension and retirement plan participation
•Relocation package including travel allowance, shipping costs, and transition grant to Washington, D.C. (or country office)
•Generous paid annual leave, sick leave, and parental leave
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