Archive · 21 Jan 2026
World Bank Launches WBG Pioneers Internship 2026
The World Bank Group has started a new internship program called WBG Pioneers for 2026.
It's for students in their final year of a Bachelor's degree or those in Master's or PhD programs.
The program pays an hourly wage and offers internships in Washington, DC, and other countries.
Applications are open from January 19, 2026, to February 17, 2026.
Interns will work on projects in areas like health, education, economics, environment, agriculture, urban development, transport, digital development, energy, private sector growth, and internal corporate operations.
They will get to learn and work with professionals at the World Bank.
The program aims to help the World Bank in its mission to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity.
The World Bank Group launched the WBG Pioneers Internship Programme 2026 for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Applications are open from January 19, 2026, to February 17, 2026, with the internship starting in April 2026 and ending in September 2026.
Eligible candidates include final-year undergraduate students and those enrolled in Master’s or PhD programs with 0–6 years of professional experience.
Interns will work on projects across various sectors, including health, education, economics, environment, agriculture, urban development, transport, digital development, energy, private sector growth, and internal corporate operations.
The program offers an hourly stipend, and internships will be available at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, DC, and country offices worldwide.
- Who
- Final-year undergraduate students and enrolled master’s or PhD students with 0–6 years of professional experience
- What
- Launch of the WBG Pioneers Internship Programme 2026
- When
- Applications open January 19, 2026, close February 17, 2026; internship starts April 2026, ends September 2026
- Where
- Washington, DC, and country offices across 189 member nations
- Why
- To offer paid internship opportunities and harness fresh perspectives to advance the World Bank’s mission
- Program Name
- WBG Pioneers Internship Programme 2026
- Application Start Date
- January 19, 2026
- Application Deadline
- February 17, 2026
- Internship Start Date
- April 2026
- Internship End Date
- September 2026
- Eligibility
- Final-year undergraduate students and enrolled master’s or PhD students with 0–6 years of professional experience
- Internship Locations
- Washington, DC, and country offices across 189 member nations
- Compensation
- Hourly stipend (accommodation not provided)
- Application Requirements
- CV, Statement of Interest, Proof of Enrollment / Education Transcript
