World Bank #AfricaCAN Story Competition for Young Leaders in Africa 2018

If you are under 40 years old, carrying out great work transforming the lives of socially excluded people in your community—for example, street children, disabled persons, albinos, and in some societies, twins— in Africa, World Bank would like to hear your story. You may become one of World Bank’s Social Inclusion Heroes, and you could … Read more

World Bank Sustainable Cities Global Photo Contest 2017

The #SustainableCities Photo Contest is organized by the GPSC, its partner cities, and the Global Environment Facility, as part of the upcoming 2nd GPSC Annual Meeting. Application Deadline: 6th October, 2017 (11:30 pm EDT, Friday) Eligible Countries: All About the Award: Building healthy and well-functioning cities and communities that continue to thrive for generations is the goal of the Global Platform for … Read more

Enter: World Bank Youth Summit (YS) Technology and Innovation for Impact Contest 2017

Do you have an idea that has the potential to solve a problem or need by taking advantage of the transformative potential of the digital revolution and the technological advances of our times? Does your idea positively impact your community, your country, and/or society at large? If  yes, then join the Youth Summit 2017 Competition. … Read more

Call for Applications: World Bank Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Preventing Gender-Based Violence Innovation Grants in Developing Countries 2017

The World Bank Group and Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) today announced a new open call for awards recognizing promising innovations aimed at preventing gender-based violence.  Application Deadline: 6th October 2017 Eligible Countries: Low- and middle-income countries About the Award: SVRI and the World Bank Group will disburse more than US$1 million to advance evidence-based interventions to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) in low- and middle-income countries. … Read more

Enter: World Bank Youth Essay Competition for Egyptian Students 2017

In partnership with the Economic Research Forum (ERF), the World are pleased to announce the second round of the Youth Essay Competition, and the launch of the Call for Essays titled ‘Entrepreneurship: Tackling Social Challenges’. Launched through the World Bank office in Cairo, this competition aims to support voice and agency of young Egyptians, whilst leveraging … Read more

University of Twente Joint Japan/World Bank Masters Scholarship for Developing Countries 2017/2018

 The University of Twente through the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship is offering  Masters to students from World Bank member countries for the 2017/2018 academic session. Application Deadline: Applications will open on 25th January 2017 Deadline: 10th March 2017 Eligible Countries: World Bank Member countries (See list of countries in link below) To be taken at (country): The Netherlands Fields of … Read more