Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Can I borrow money from the World Bank?A:
Nice try, but sorry, the answer is no. You can't deposit or withdraw money at the World Bank. And you can't have a checking or savings account either. The World Bank is an international development organization owned by more than 180 countries—both developed and developing. Read Inside the World Bank to learn more about the organization.
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Q: How can I find World Bank scholarships?A:
The following is a list of scholarships offered by the World Bank:
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
This program supports graduate studies for mid career officials of member countries. The program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at universities renowned for their development research and teaching.
For more online information, please visit the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program:
World Bank Robert McNamara Fellowships Program
For more online information, please visit the World Bank Robert McNamara Fellowships Program.
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
For more online information, please visit the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund.Good luck!
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Q: How can I find jobs/internships at the World Bank?A:
To find information on jobs and internships at the World Bank, please visit the employment opportunities website. Best of luck!
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Q: How can I submit my writing, photos or other content to Youthink!?A:
Yaay, we love it when people ask us this! We're always excited to hear from young people around the world and look forward to receiving your thoughts, ideas and impressions from your corner of the world. So go ahead and bombard us! Please visit Tell Youthink! What You Think! for more details on how to submit your work.
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Q: If I submit content to Youthink! what kind of topics should I focus on?A:
The sky's the limit! No, scratch that. We're not interested in your digestive disorders...but you could tell us what it's like to be a young person in your country--what do you do and your friends think about? What kind of problems and opportunities do young people in your country have? What do they dream of?
You could also comment on any of the issues we cover, or join in the conversation and post your comments on the Youthink! blog.
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Q: How can I get involved in development work?A:
There are loads of NGOs, multilateral institutions, and government agencies that work on development. First, learn up on the issues to discover which area you are most passionate about, and learn everything you can about it. Also, do the research to see which organization’s projects match your skills and interests the most. Apart from working for an agency, though, there are lots of other ways you can make a difference: read up on important issues and spread the word among friends and family; make your home environmentally friendly; volunteer or intern at an organization whose work interests you; write on issues you care about for Youthink! or your local or school paper.
