Global Development Internship - Paid, Flexible & Mentored

Scholarships Corner; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly salary

Mentorship and guidance

Global collaboration with World Bank"s

Job summary

World Bank Group (WBG) invites applications for its Pioneers Internship 2026, a paid global internship for students from member countries. Positions range from 7 weeks to 6 months, with Fall/Winter 2026 cycles from 13 July to 12 August 2026. Opportunities include DC, country offices, or hybrid/remote work depending on role.

Eligible candidates are undergraduate or postgraduate students; applications may be for up to three roles per cycle. No IELTS requirement and no application fee.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from World Bank Group member countries.
• Fluent in English.
• Citizens of a World Bank Group member country.

Job description

World Bank Group (WBG) invites applications for its Pioneers Internship 2026, a paid global internship for students from member countries. Positions range from 7 weeks to 6 months, with Fall/Winter 2026 cycles from 13 July to 12 August 2026. Opportunities include DC, country offices, or hybrid/remote work depending on role.

Eligible candidates are undergraduate or postgraduate students; applications may be for up to three roles per cycle. No IELTS requirement and no application fee.