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World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2025: A Career Opportunity

The Work Bank Group is inviting applications for the 2026 Young Professionals Program (YPP).

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The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) engages top global talent with distinctive technical skills and diverse backgrounds to work across the World Bank, MIGA, and IFC towards a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) Abstract

  • Scholarship Host: World Bank
  • Location: USA
  • Category: Fellowships || Trainings
  • Benefits: 
    • Monthly Salary
    • Employment
    • 2-5 Years Contract
  • Eligibility: All Countries
  • Deadline: September 30, 2025

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About the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP)

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) has been both a highly competitive and uniquely rewarding opportunity to join the World Bank Group.

As a premier international organization at the forefront of development, the WBG YPP looks for prospective Young Professionals (YPs) from around the world with diverse backgrounds, exceptional technical skills, and outstanding leadership potential.

Additionally, YPs take part in a structured learning and talent development journey through our YP Academy. YPs also receive one-on-one coaching, connect with mentors, and engage in strategy-focused dialogues with senior leaders.

Benefits of World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP)

  • The Young Professionals Program does not offer deferred entry and you must be prepared to start full-time employment with the World Bank Group on September 1, 2026. 
  • If you are invited to join the Young Professionals Program, your offer will include a 2-year term contract as a mid-career staff member (GF level), that may be followed by a 5-year renewable contract based on performance. 
  • You also might be eligible for a G-type visa for you and your dependents. 
  • You may be located in Washington, DC or any of the World Bank Group country offices worldwide, and must be prepared to relocate accordingly.

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Work Programmes for WBG YPP 2026

  • Protecting and investing in human development
  • Promoting clean energy access, sustainable transport, and livable cities.
  • Ensuring compliance, providing advice, and protecting the institution.
  • Promoting economic policies for growth.
  • Helping protect the planet’s natural resources and promote inclusive growth
  • Leveraging capital and expertise to create markets and opportunities
  • Eliminating the digital divide

World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) Requirements

To be eligible for the undergraduate and postgraduate World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Minimum master’s degree with 2 – 6 years professional working experience.
  • Nationality of a World Bank Group member country as demonstrated by your officially issued passport or equivalent document. 
  • Completion of a masters-level degree or equivalent in a relevant field, or a higher qualification in a relevant field, before September 1, 2026. If you are pursuing a doctorate, full-time doctoral research studies in a relevant field at an accredited institution may count towards the required work experience, and the degree must be substantially complete with all the written work submitted before September 1, 2026. 
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English language (fluency in other languages might be advantageous to your application). 
  • You are not a World Bank Group staff member nor are you precluded to apply or join the program by the employment eligibility policy from the time of application to the Young Professionals Program. 
  • You do not hold an ET or ST contract in the Bank.  
  • You may apply this year if you are a JPA or a former Bank intern (interns should have their appointment end date on or before September 30, 2025).

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How To Apply for World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2026

To apply for the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP), follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • The application portal opens on September 1, 2025, and closes on September 30, 2025, at 11:59 UTC (late applications will not be considered). 
  • Please have the following ready to upload at the time of your application: 
    • Your CV/resume (ideally 1 page and no longer than 2 pages) 
    • Passport photo page to help confirm your birth date and primary nationality
    • Transcript(s) or enrollment letter(s) to confirm your post-graduate educational degrees and (expected) completion dates 
  • Be sure your work program selection is clearly supported in your application by your demonstrated skills, education, and experience. 
  • Successful candidates are expected to be invited to interviews and assessments in December 2025 through January 2026. 
  • The World Bank plans to inform the selected candidates in late January 2026.

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: September 30th, 2025

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