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WBG Young Professionals Program
Flagship World Bank Group leadership track for early-career professionals with graduate-level training and relevant experience.
Last reviewed: 18 July 2026
About the programme
The programme starts with a GF-level term appointment. Its two-year development period includes rotations across World Bank Group offices.
Eligibility at a glance
- Programme type
- Young professional programme
- Nationality rule
- Limited to nationals of member countries.
- Minimum degree
- Master's degree
- Maximum age
- Not stated
- Required languages
- English
- Usual application period
- September
- Intake pattern
- Annual intake
Applicants must hold the nationality of a World Bank Group member country.
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Application periods
2026 application cycle
Upcoming application period · 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026
Applications are scheduled for September 2026; the official page says the cycle closes at 11:59 PM UTC on 30 September.
Last verified: 18 July 2026