World Bank Fellowship 2027 for Kuwaiti Nationals in Finance and International Development

The World Bank Group invites Kuwaiti applicants to apply for the MNA Fellows Program Kuwait track, a professional fellowship for master’s degree holders committed to international development. The listed assignments are based in Washington, DC, Riyadh and Paris, and applications close on November 20, 2026.

About the World Bank MNA Fellows Program

The program aims to identify and develop professionals from Middle East and North Africa (MNA) countries for immediate or future placement opportunities at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington or in its country offices. It also seeks to increase MNA nationals’ representation at the Group, increase the number of MNA nationals selected for the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program, and build young professionals’ technical skills in areas important to development in the region.

Program features include mentoring, leadership development, one workshop per quarter, ongoing check-ins and participant evaluation. The announcement does not specify an overall fellowship duration or a schedule beyond the quarterly workshop cadence.

The Kuwait track lists six assignments. Nature Finance is based in Washington, DC. Environmental and Social Risks is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Risk Management, Compliance, Legal and Governance is based in Washington, DC. The Finance and Legal assignments are also in Washington, DC, while the Infrastructure assignment is based in Paris, France. Applicants should note that the duty location depends on the assignment.

The program follows an annual recruitment cycle, and applications for the FY27 cohort are open. Selection follows World Bank Group recruitment policies and procedures, with the relevant hiring units driving recruitment and making final selection decisions. Because application volumes are high, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Who Should Apply

This fellowship is intended for Kuwaiti nationals with a master’s degree, ideally accompanied by two years of experience. Applicants should be fluent in English, committed to international development and fully compliant with the selection criteria in the relevant terms of reference. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants can also explore other fellowship opportunities and opportunities for Arab applicants.

Key Highlights

• Provider: World Bank Group.
• Track and cohort: Kuwait track, FY27 cohort.
• Duty locations listed: Washington, DC; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and Paris, France.
• Assignments cover nature finance, environmental and social risks, risk management and related areas, finance, infrastructure, and legal work.
• Program features include mentoring, leadership development, quarterly workshops and ongoing check-ins.
• Application deadline: November 20, 2026.