CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship

Deadline: Dec 10, 2025

other

fully funded

Brazil, Colombia, Germany, India, Mexico, and 33 others

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Applications for the 2026 CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship are now open. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for individuals to engage in cross-cultural exchange and professional development.

📖 About CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship

The CCP Fellowships for 2026 will be offered as on-site fellowships. Depending on individual circumstances and applicable travel regulations, fellows may also opt for digital participation. The programme is subject to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Opportunity Details:

Date Published: October 16, 2025
Application Deadline: December 10, 2025
Category: Fellowship, Entrepreneurs, Fully Funded
Sponsor Organisation: ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen)

🎁 Benefits of CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship

For Participants from Abroad:

ifa will cover the following costs:

Monthly stipend: 650 euros
Round-trip airfare
Accommodation
Monthly public transportation ticket within the fellow’s city of residence
Health insurance
Reimbursement of visa fees

For Participants from Germany:

ifa will cover the following costs:

Monthly stipend: 1,200 euros (must cover accommodation and other local expenses, such as transportation)
Round-trip airfare
Reimbursement of visa fees
Health insurance

Note:

The programme does not provide for the accompaniment of family members such as spouses/partners or children.
ifa will not assume any additional costs or responsibilities for other individuals.
The amount of the scholarship is subject to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office.

✅ CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Minimum age: 23 years at the time of application
Work experience: At least two years of proven professional experience or volunteer work in a civil society organisation in the home country
Language skills: Solid command of written and spoken English (English is the main language of the programme, e.g., in the transcultural workshop)
Health status: Ability to undertake a prolonged stay abroad
(For questions related to this prerequisite, contact: crossculture(at)ifa.de)

Exclusion Criteria:

Students are not eligible to participate in the programme.

Eligible Countries:

Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.

Note:
The CCP countries are agreed upon by ifa and the Federal Foreign Office and may vary from year to year.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: December 10, 2025
To apply, visit the application portal.

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details, visit the official CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship page.

Apply directly via the application portal.

For further inquiries, contact crossculture(at)ifa.de.

Benefits

a monthly stipend of 650 euros
round-trip airfare
accommodation
monthly public transportation ticket within the fellow’s city of residence
health insurance
reimbursement of any visa fees incurred

For participants from Germany:

a monthly stipend of 1.200 euros (which must cover accommodation and other local expenses, such as transportation)
round-trip airfare
reimbursement of any visa fees incurred
health insurance

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