Applications are currently being accepted for the Afrika Kommt Fellowship Program in Germany 2026-2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
About Afrika Kommt Fellowship Program in Germany
The programme AFRIKA KOMMT! brings together the most visionary young leaders from Africa and leading German companies. Companies benefit from the expertise, knowledge, local network and unique African perspective of the young professionals. The African fellows dive deep into the German corporate specifics, German business spirit and the German culture. Empowered with international experience, technical skills and German language they become African change agents for the sake of both: the German business relations with Africa as well as for economic and social growth in the fellows’ home countries and communities.
Benefits of Afrika Kommt Fellowship Program in Germany
The Fellowship is a fully funded program that offers the following benefits:
- One-Year Stay in Germany
- Visa for Germany for one year
- Preparatory German course in home country
- Intensive German language course in Germany
- 3 Management Trainings (Focus: Intercultural Competencies, Leadership, Project and Change Management, Conflict Management)
- 8-month fellowship in the partner company
- One-week study tour
- Weekend Seminars
- Networking events
- Farewell ceremony with the Federal Foreign Office
- Alumni Phase
- One-week refresher course
- Participation in AFRIKA KOMMT! events
- Alumni projects
- Continuous networking
Afrika Kommt Fellowship Program in Germany Requirements
In order to apply for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Citizen of any African country;
- University degree in a relevant subject;
- Two to five years of relevant work experience;
- Excellent English language skills;
- Basic Knowledge of the German language is an advantage;
- Not older than 35 years at the time of application.
Additional Selection Criteria:
In addition to the above technical and educational requirements, you should also have the following skills and attributes:
Language and communication skills:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- High willingness to learn German
Professional skills:
- High leadership potential
- Strong self-motivation and self-starter mentality
- High level of dedication, commitment and target orientation
- Strong capacity for teamwork
Personal attributes:
- High level of enthusiasm, flexibility, and resilience
- Open mindset
- Outstanding intercultural competencies
- Ability to adapt to new environments quickly
- Ability to reflect on own behavior and bias
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
22 March, 2026
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