World Bank Group Launches 2026 Africa Fellowship Program for Emerging African Scholars

The World Bank Group (WBG) Africa Region announced from Washington on July 1, 2025, that applications are open for the 2026 WBG Africa Fellowship Program. The initiative invites qualified Ph.D. candidates and recent doctoral graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa to apply for this competitive opportunity, with special emphasis on encouraging women's participation as part of the World Bank's commitment to gender equality and inclusive development.