Fully Funded 2027 IPS Africa Scholarship in Germany: Apply Now

The IPS Africa Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for young university graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa to experience German parliamentary democracy firsthand in Berlin. This four-week program, under the patronage of the President of the German Bundestag, is designed for politically and socially engaged individuals who aspire to contribute to democratic development in their home countries.

the Federal Republic of Germany. It invites talented and open-minded young people from Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda to learn about political decision-making and governance.

Benefits of IPS Africa Scholarship A €700 scholarship

• Free accommodation in a residential complex
• Travel expenses to and from Berlin
• Health, accident, and liability insurance
• A one-week internship in a German Bundestag office
• Workshops and courses on governance, democracy, anti-corruption, and civil society engagement
• A project management workshop to develop initiatives for democratic development in their home countries

Eligibility Criteria for IPS Africa Scholarship 

• Be citizens of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda
• Be younger than 30 years as of January 1
• Have completed a university degree
• Possess good knowledge of German (at least B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• Show strong interest in political issues and active civic or political engagement

How to Apply for IPS Africa Scholarship?

• Apply via the online application platform ‘IPS digital’ at https://bewerbung.ipsdigital.bundestag.de/
• Submit the application form completed and signed in German
• Provide proof of good knowledge of German, not older than 2 years
• Include a motivational letter in German, personally signed (max. 2 pages)
• Attach a copy of passport or ID as proof of citizenship
• Include a university degree certificate (original or certified copy in English or German)
• Submit a letter of recommendation (in German or English) from a teacher/professor or employer

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