The World Bank Treasury is accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, a professional development initiative created to cultivate essential skills for successful careers in finance.
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This program seeks outstanding university students who have shown a genuine interest in financial careers to contribute to the World Bank’s developmental mission. Upon completion of their degree, participants have the opportunity to transition into Junior Analyst positions – two-year roles within Treasury teams.
The program welcomes students in their penultimate or final year of undergraduate studies (or equivalent four-year degree programs). Throughout its history, the initiative has welcomed more than 70 participants representing over 30 countries with balanced gender representation from students studying both within and outside the United States across all global regions.
Participants benefit from working alongside Treasury colleagues representing over 60 nationalities in an exceptionally diverse professional environment, receiving personalised mentorship from experienced professionals.
Program Structure
The ten-week full-time internship runs from May 26 to August 3, 2026, based in Washington, DC. The experience begins with a tailored orientation week, followed by three distinct three-week rotations across different Treasury departments. Weekly mentoring sessions with the program director complement technical and professional development workshops led by Treasury officers, managers, and senior leadership.
Participants gain exposure to Treasury’s nearly 300-person team, including meetings with the Vice President & Treasurer.
Each rotation ends with team presentations, while the program concludes with a capstone project presented to Treasury’s management team.
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Qualification Criteria
Applicants must be enrolled in their second-to-last academic year of a four-year undergraduate program (or equivalent) with demonstrated focus on finance, business, economics, or related disciplines.
Candidates should expect to graduate between December 2026 and September 2027 while maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
Full-time availability throughout the internship duration is required, with no concurrent employment or other internship commitments permitted.
Compensation and Benefits
Participants receive short-term temporary contracts with hourly compensation ranging from $21.80 (net for non-US citizens) to $26.20 (gross for US citizens) for 400 total hours.
Full-time, in-person attendance in Washington, DC, is mandatory throughout the program period (May 26 – August 3), with expectations of a minimum of four daysof weekly office presence based on current HR policies.
Additional benefits include the provision of a World Bank laptop and visa sponsorship assistance for international participants requiring work authorisation in the United States.
Timeline
- Orientation: May 26-29
- First Rotation: June 1-19
- Second Rotation: June 22-July 10
- Third Rotation: July 13-31
- Final Presentation: August 3
- Holiday Observances: June 19, July 4
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Application Materials
Required documents include a one-page PDF cover letter and a one-page PDF resume.
Applicants may optionally submit a half-page PDF personal statement.
Submission Deadline: October 12, 2025
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