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Application Deadline: August 12, 2026

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

WBG Pioneers is the World Bank Group’s premier internship program, offering undergraduate and postgraduate students structured learning and practical experience. If you are looking to gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful global development work, the WBG Pioneers offers a unique opportunity.

ELIGIBILITY:

They welcome candidates with interests in operations and support functions across a wide range of areas, including:

Economics, Investment and Portfolio Management, Human Development (Public Health, Education, Nutrition, and Population), Social Sciences (Anthropology and Sociology), Agriculture, Environment, Engineering, Urban Planning, Natural Resources Management, Private Sector Development, and Corporate Support (Accounting, Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Finance)

Education:

Undergraduate: Final-year student

Postgraduate: Students currently pursuing a master’s degree or PhD

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English

Work Experience: Between 0 and 6 years of professional working experience

Nationality: Must be a citizen of a WBG member country

Values: Strong commitment to WBG’s mission and values

Application Materials

CV/Resume: Highlight relevant academic and professional experience (max. 2 pages)

Cover Letter: Highlight academic and professional experience (max. 1 page)

Proof of Eligibility: Education Transcript(s) and/or Enrollment Letter(s) to confirm your educational track

PLEASE NOTE: To encourage thoughtful applications, you may apply for a maximum of three positions. Applications submitted beyond this limit will not be considered.

BENEFIT:

Real Project Assignments: Contribute directly to ongoing World Bank Group workstreams.

Cross-Functional Opportunities: Work across technical and corporate functions in diverse fields.

Global Work Environment: Collaborate with teams in Washington, DC, and country offices worldwide.

Mentorship & Learning: Receive guidance from experienced professionals and build practical skills.

Professional Exposure: Understand how the World Bank Group designs and delivers global development projects.

Paid Internship: Earn a competitive hourly salary during the program.

Student Tracks: Opportunities tailored for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

PLEASE NOTE: To encourage thoughtful applications, you may apply for a maximum of three positions. Applications submitted beyond this limit will not be considered.

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LOCATION: Australia

Sydney International undergraduate scholarship to support exceptional international students from diverse priority markets to study across diverse undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney. The scholarship was established to support exceptional international students from diverse priority markets studying across diverse undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must:

Have applied for but not yet commenced a single undergraduate coursework degree (may include embedded honours) at the University of Sydney at the time of award, which has a maximum duration of 4 years. Only applicants who apply for eligible courses will be considered for this scholarship. The scholarship is not available for combined degrees with a postgraduate component, the Bachelor of Arts (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France), the Bachelor of Economics (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France), and degrees that include the Bachelor of Advanced Studies. *

Must enroll in their eligible degree full-time

Not be commencing a second degree at the University of Sydney

Be an international student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003. Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and dual citizens with Australian nationality are not eligible.

Must have completed secondary school (or a foundation program in Australia or from a University of Sydney-recognized foundation partner)

Must not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a year 12 program).

For more information about undergraduate admissions entry requirements and eligibility for the Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellent Scholarship from your country and type of high school qualifications recognized, please contact our regional experts.

BENEFIT:

The scholarship will provide the below benefits for the published full-time duration of the recipient’s single undergraduate degree (including embedded honours) up to a maximum total duration of 4 years of full-time study.

100% tuition fees, and

Student Services Amenities Fee.

No other amount is payable. Recipients are responsible for all other costs for studying at the University of Sydney, including but not limited to Overseas Health Cover (OSHC), living costs, accommodation, textbooks, flights, and costs associated with being under the age of 18.

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