Fully Funded 2025 World Bank Group Youth Summit Competition.

The World Bank Group Youth Summit Competition offers young people the opportunity to engage with the most urgent issues their generation faces, while bringing together thousands of participants from across the globe.

The World Bank Group Youth Summit offers full support for US Visa, travel to Washington, and accommodation for successful applicants as well as a nominal stipend for the required duration.

Requirements

To be considered for the World Bank Group Youth Summit Competition, you must note the following:

• All team members are between 18 – 35 years old, on the date of the application deadline.
• Each team member should be from one of the World Bank Group member countries.
• The solution should address at least one of the three thematic pillars (Data Driven Transformation, Climate Action & Resilience, Empowering Change through Creative Industries). Cross-thematic and scalable solutions across more than one pillar are also accepted for consideration. 
• Applications must be received before January 26th, 2025, 11:59 pm E

Benefits

• Travel expenses, including lodging and a nominal stipend for up to three nights, will be covered by one representative per team.
• The representative is required to obtain a valid U.S. visa for their travel. Other team members can participate in the event through the virtual platform.
• They will also be offered an opportunity to pitch to potential investors, get tailored mentoring, and receive admission into the inaugural World Bank Group Youth Summit Alumni Network, as well as other virtual and in-person initiatives to elevate the finalists’ stories and solutions throughout the World Bank Group network.

Programmes for World Bank Group Youth Summit

• Digital Transformation & Data: Discover how youth leverage technology, including AI and big data, to drive economic growth, bridge the digital divide, and create a future-ready labor market.
• Climate Action & Resilience: Explore innovative solutions for green technologies, smart cities, and sustainable agriculture, showcasing how young leaders can combat climate change while creating job opportunities.
• Creative Industries: Highlight the role of arts, media, and fashion in fostering employment, social and economic change, promoting sustainability, and preserving cultural heritage.

Method of Application

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2025.