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

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2025 — The World Bank Group (WBG) Africa Region has officially opened applications 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. Special emphasis is placed on encouraging women to participate, as part of the World Bank’s commitment to gender equality and inclusive development.