African Union Internship Program

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025

undergraduate

partially funded

Africa, Ethiopia

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Are you interested in gaining professional experience with the African Union? Applications for the 2025–2026 African Union Internship Program are now open! This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development while enhancing your personal and professional skills.

📝 About the African Union Internship

The African Union (AU) is a Pan-African continental body that promotes unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among the peoples and states of Africa. Its headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AU Internship Program invites applications from citizens of its Member States to support its organizational objectives and build capacity.

Opportunity Details:

Date Published: August 29, 2025
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
Category:
- Undergraduate
- Bachelors
- Partial Scholarship
Eligible Locations: Africa

🎁 Benefits of the African Union Internship

Participants in the AU Internship Program will enjoy the following benefits:

Strengthen personal and professional skills.
Gain hands-on experience in various applicable fields.
Assistance with obtaining entry and residence visas.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the African Union Internship Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Actively enrolled in at least the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program OR have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or an advanced/postgraduate (Master’s) qualification in a related academic field.
Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union.
Be full-time students currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelor’s or graduate school program.
Be fluent in at least one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese).
Be no more than 32 years of age at the time of selection.
Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity.
Have not been convicted of any serious criminal offense (excluding minor traffic offenses).
Prior work experience is not required for internship positions.

📅 Application Process

Applications for the AU Internship Program must be submitted online. If you are a first-time user of the AU's online registration system, you will need to register before logging in. Applicants are encouraged to provide as much relevant information as possible.

Required Documents:

A motivation letter indicating what you expect to gain from the internship program.
A copy of a valid passport or national identity card.
Certified copies of relevant academic certificates.
A current curriculum vitae (CV).
A recommendation letter for the internship from your institution of learning.

Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an email confirmation.

📌 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the African Union Internship Program is December 31, 2025.

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the African Union Internship Program.
Apply directly via the African Union Careers Portal.

Take this opportunity to contribute to Africa's development while gaining invaluable experience with the African Union. Good luck! 🌟

Benefits

Strengthen your personal and professional skills
Gain hands-on experience in various applicable fields
AU will use reasonable efforts to assist the interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.

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