German Bundestag Scholarship Programme for Young African Graduates 2026

📝 About the Programme

The German Bundestag Scholarship Programme is a fully funded international fellowship designed for politically and socially engaged young graduates from selected African countries. This programme provides direct exposure to Germany’s parliamentary democracy, governance systems, and policy-making processes, while helping participants develop projects that strengthen democracy in their home countries.

Sponsor Organisation

• Deutscher Bundestag

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the programme will receive the following benefits:

• Monthly stipend of 700 Euros.
• Free accommodation in Berlin.
• Travel costs to and from Berlin will be covered.
• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance provided by the German Bundestag.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the programme, applicants must meet the following 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 1, 2026).
• Hold a university degree.
• Good knowledge of German (at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
• Demonstrated interest in politics and social/political engagement.

📄 Application Process

Your application must include the following documents:

1. Recent language certificate.
2. Letter of motivation (in German, max. two pages, signed personally).
3. Copy of passport or identity card as proof of citizenship of a participant country.
4. University degree certificate (original or certified copy in English or German).
5. Letter of recommendation (in German or English) from a professor, teacher, or employer assessing your suitability for the IPS programme.

📅 Application Deadline

• 15 May, 2026

🌟 Opportunity Application

For more details about the German Bundestag Scholarship Programme for Young African Graduates, visit the official Bundestag website.

This opportunity is a unique chance for young African graduates to gain invaluable experience in Germany’s parliamentary democracy while contributing to democratic development in their home countries. Don't miss out!

• 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.