German Bundestag is currenty accepting applications for its International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) for Young African Graduates 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships for Young African Graduates
The core of the programme is a one-week placement in the office of a Member of the German Bundestag, shadowing an MP and their staff members. The programme provides a compact introduction to parliamentary democracy and the functioning of the German Bundestag.
Benefits of German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships for Young African Graduates
- Participants will receive a stipend of 700 Euros.
- Accommodation will be provided free of charge.
- Travel costs to and from Berlin will also be covered.
- The German Bundestag will also cover the cost of health, accident and personal liability insurance.
German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships for Young African Graduates Requirements
- Citizenship of a participating country (Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda)
- Under the age of 30 at the start of the scholarship/January 1st
- University degree
- Good knowledge of German (at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Interest in politics, social/political engagement
Application Date and Process
Your application must include:
- Recent language certificate
- Letter of motivation (in German, max. two pages, signed by you personally)
- Copy of passport or identity card as proof of citizenship of a participant country
- University degree certificate (in original or certified copy in English or German)
- A letter of recommendation (in German or English) from a professor/teacher or employer, which assesses the applicant’s suitability for the IPS programme.
Application Deadline
15 May, 2026
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