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WORLD BANK GROUP YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM (WBG YPP)

International Region : USA

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Last date

30/09/2026

Reward

Not Available

Qualification

Science, Engineering

Post

Post Graduate

General information

Scholarship name

WORLD BANK GROUP YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM (WBG YPP)

The WBG YPP is a two-year leadership development program at the start of a five-year employment contract with the World Bank, IFC or MIGA. Young Professionals (YPs) start the program in Washington, DC, where they engage in intensive training-on the job and in the classroom-learning the fundamentals of leadership and development operations across institutions, and how to identify opportunities for joint impact. Particulars Description Name Young Professional Program Provided By World Bank

Region
International Region : USA
Scholarship type
Private
Fields
Science, Engineering
For
Post Graduate

Key dates

Last date to apply: 30/09/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is September 26, 2026.

Eligibility

To be considered for the WBG YPP, applicants must:

  1. Be born on or after October 1, 1990
  2. Have a master’s or doctoral degree
  3. Specialize in a field relevant to YPP Business areas
  4. Demonstrate relevant professional experience or continued study at the doctoral level
  5. Be fluent in English Graduate degree requirements: For World Bank placement: Complete a relevant master's degree by September or PhD before September. Fields of study should be related to a World Bank Business Area. For IFC & MIGA placement: Complete a relevant graduate degree by September. Fields of study should be related to an IFC or MIGA Business area, including but not limited to a Master's of Business Administration (or equivalent), Economics, Finance, International Relations, Science and Engineering. Professional experience requirements.

Award & availability

Stated amount: Not Available The WBG YPP offers a competitive salary and benefits package as part of a 5-year term contract. Benefits include health, life and accident insurance, a pension plan and possible relocation and mobility benefits depending on WBG guidelines. Scholarships are very limited and subject to availability.

Application

No Information Available. Applications are open June – July for all profiles and from August – September for IFC and MIGA profiles only. Documents required:

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Academic Credentials
  3. 1 Short Essay
  4. Short Summary of Thesis or Dissertation (World Bank candidates, only if applicable)
  5. 3 Professional or Academic Recommendations For further details, please check: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/young-professionals-program#3

Selection process

Candidates are assessed based on experience, technical expertise, and competencies such as client orientation, leadership and communication.

Contact

Address: 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 USA Email: youngprofessionals@worldbankgroup.org Tel: (02) 473-1000 For more information: Click here Apply Now https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/the-young-professionals-program