World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program

Scholarship Overview

• The World Bank Group (WBG) Africa Fellowship Program targets young, talented African nationals who are completing or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank’s areas of focus.
• This program offers a six-month assignment at the World Bank Group offices in Washington D.C. or in-country offices. Here, the selected fellows gain hands-on experience in the operations of the World Bank.

Host School(s)

• World Bank Group (WBG) offices in Washington D.C. or country offices

Field(s) of Study

• Research
• Economic policy
• Technical assistance
• Lending operations

What does the scholarship cover?

• Consultant fees
• Round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C., or a WBG country office from their university or institution
• Worker’s compensation insurance.? 

How many scholarships are given?

• 10 fellowships

Which countries are targeted?

• Sub-Saharan Africa nationals

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this fellowship, you must:

• Be under the age of 32 by the time the application period is closing
• Be a recent Ph.D. graduate (within three years of completion) or be enrolled in the last year of your Ph.D. program.
• Have an excellent command of both written and verbal English
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills 

 How Do I Apply – Next Steps

• All applications must be submitted using the application form on the website.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of two phases: 

• Phase 1: A shortlist of candidates will be made available for the different units of the WBG depending on applicants’ specialization. Applicants will then be notified about the status of their application and whether they have been shortlisted or not.
• Phase 2: The final list of fellows will be selected in consultation with the various units of the WBG. When the selection process is complete, all shortlisted candidates will be informed of their selection status. 
• Selected candidates, upon acceptance of the fellowship offer, will be hired as short-term consultants for six months starting January 2022. 

Closing Date

• 23 August 2021

How do I get more information?

• Website: World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program