Summary
The World Bank Youth Summit 2026 invites young leaders and innovators from around the globe to submit their ideas and solutions for sustainable development. Taking place on June 11–12, 2026, in the United States, this fully funded summit covers all expenses including travel, accommodation, and living costs.
- 🌍 Applications are open for the World Bank Youth Summit 2026 in the United States, inviting young leaders and changemakers from all nationalities to participate on June 11–12, 2026.
- 💰 The summit is fully funded, covering free housing, travel tickets to the USA, and a living stipend during the event.
- 🏛️ Hosted by the entity[“organization”,”World Bank”,”international financial institution”] at its headquarters in entity[“city”,”Washington, D.C.”,”capital of the United States”], it is the largest annual youth conference organized by the institution.
- 🚀 The 2026 theme, “FutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age,” focuses on Knowledge & Skills, Enterprise, and Agriculture to promote sustainable and inclusive development.
- 🎯 Objectives include empowering youth creativity, fostering innovative solutions to global development challenges, and encouraging dialogue between young people and international stakeholders.
- 👩🎓 Eligibility: Open to individuals aged 18–35 from World Bank Group member countries, with solutions addressing Creative Industries, Climate Action & Resilience, Data-Driven Transformation, or cross-thematic scalable ideas.
- 🗓️ The application deadline is 11 March 2026, and candidates must apply online via the official website by creating an F6S account and submitting their proposal.
Designation
Programme: World Bank Youth Summit 2026
Type: Fully Funded Scholarship
Table of Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Offered by | World Bank |
| Duration | June 11–12, 2026 |
| Location | United States |
| Eligible Nationality | All Nationalities |
| Application Deadline | March 11, 2026 |
Research Areas
- Knowledge and Skills
- Enterprise
- Agriculture
Location
Event Location: World Bank Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA
Eligibility/Qualification
- Open to nationals from all countries.
- Participants must be aged between 18 and 35.
- Teams must consist of members from World Bank Group member countries.
- Proposals should cover at least one of the thematic pillars:
- Empowering Change through Creative Industries
- Climate Action & Resilience
- Data-Driven Transformation
Description
The World Bank Youth Summit 2026 aims to gather youth voices to address crucial development issues. The theme for this year’s summit is “FutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age.” Participants will engage in discussions, share innovative solutions, and collaborate with global stakeholders to foster sustainable development practices.
Financial Benefits:
- Free housing
- Travel expenses covered
- Stipend for living expenses during the summit
How to Apply
- Create an Account: Register on the official platform (F6S).
- Submit Application: Complete the online application form with your proposal.
- Official Link: Apply Here (Note: Insert link to official application page)
Last Date to Apply
March 11, 2026
Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your innovative ideas and contribute to global development!
