WBG Pioneers Internship Program: Undergraduate
World Bank Group
Multiple countries; includes Uganda-relevant applicants who can apply to eligible openings · On Site
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World Bank Group
Multiple countries; includes Uganda-relevant applicants who can apply to eligible openings · On Site
Full opportunity detailsMultiple countries; includes Uganda-relevant applicants who can apply to eligible openings · On Site
Official World Bank Group pages say the internship program is open to final-year bachelor\'s students, and the broader Pioneers page includes openings that accept candidates with up to six years of professional experience; Uganda is not excluded on the official program page.
The World Bank Group Pioneers Internship Program offers structured internship opportunities across a range of teams and locations. Undergraduate openings are listed on the official Pioneers page and are currently open for the 2026 cycle.
Benefits
Paid internship experience at the World Bank Group; specific postings may be onsite, hybrid, or remote.
Requirements
For undergraduate openings, applicants must be final-year bachelor\'s students and meet the posting-specific eligibility and document requirements. The program limits applicants to a maximum of three positions.
How to apply
Review the current undergraduate openings on the official Pioneers page, choose up to three eligible roles, and submit the required application materials through the World Bank Group careers portal.
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