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WBG Young Professionals Program (YPP)

World Bank Group
Amount
2-year term appointment + full benefits
Deadline
30 Sept 2026
18 days left
Applications close
30 Sept 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
Postgraduate
Scheme type
International scheme
Coverage
All India
Study levels
Postgraduate
Listing
Source verified

Overview

A two-year World Bank Group staff appointment with competitive salary, benefits, structured academy curriculum and mentorship, for early-career professionals with a Master's degree and 2-6 years' experience.

Amount & Benefits

Two-year term staff appointment at GF level, renewable for up to 5 additional years.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Structured Young Professionals Academy curriculum and mentorship.

Eligibility

Applicants must: Hold a Master's degree or higher in a relevant field completed before the September start date; Have 2-6 years of relevant professional experience; Have excellent English (additional languages an advantage); Hold the nationality of a World Bank Group member country; Not be current WBG staff and have no close relatives at WBG in conflicting reporting lines. Applications open 1 September 2026; the deadline is 11:59 PM UTC.

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Required documents

Master's degree or higher certificate and transcripts
Proof of 2-6 years' relevant professional experience
Passport copy (World Bank Group member country nationality)
CV and cover letter

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Complete the WBG Young Professionals Program application form
  3. 3
    Upload the required documents
  4. 4
    Submit before the deadline
  5. 5
    Shortlisted candidates go through the provider's official selection process before the final award

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The amount is credited to your bank account.

Indicative timeline

Applications open
31 Aug 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
30 Sept 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
15 Oct 2026
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
14 Nov 2026
Funds disbursed to students

Indicative only — the official schedule is set by World Bank Group.