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World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) | Two-Year Paid Career Programme for Young Professionals

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Next deadline expected around Sep 30, 2027, based on the last confirmed round (closed September 30, 2026). Most scholarships open again at a similar time each year, but dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) is one of the most competitive entry routes into an international development career. Selected candidates join the World Bank Group on a paid two-year programme, working on real projects that fight poverty around the world, with the chance to stay on afterwards.

Quick summary

  • Employer: World Bank Group (World Bank, IFC, MIGA)
  • Type: two-year paid programme with a term appointment, salary and full benefits
  • Who: nationals of World Bank Group member countries with a master’s degree and 2–6 years of relevant experience
  • Application window: usually 1–30 September each year
  • Latest round:closed 30 September for the cohort starting September

What you get

  • A two-year appointment with a competitive salary and benefits package
  • Structured rotations, training and mentoring
  • Strong performers may continue into a longer-term role

Eligibility ( round)

  • Citizen of a World Bank Group member country
  • Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (completed before the programme starts)
  • 2 to 6 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years full-time after your undergraduate degree (relevant full-time research counts for doctoral candidates)
  • Fluent English; other languages are a plus
  • Current World Bank Group staff cannot apply

How to apply

  1. Prepare a concise CV, your passport photo page and proof of your postgraduate degree.
  2. Apply online through the World Bank Group careers website during the September window.
  3. Longlisted candidates take assessments and interviews; final decisions come in January–February.

Not ready this year? The YPP runs every year. Bookmark this page; we update it when the next call opens.

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Details checked on 13 October against the official sources linked below. Dates and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply.

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  1. Read the eligibility, benefits and required documents above.
  2. Prepare your documents — transcripts, CV, motivation letter and any tests required.
  3. Apply through the official website before the deadline.
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