𝘉𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 2027 𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺
This program is designed to shape future leaders by providing real exposure to governance policymaking and democratic processes
Details
The program is offered by the German Bundestag and takes place in Berlin over a four week period from January 4 to February 2 2027
It is a non degree fully funded fellowship focused on practical training and political engagement
Fields of focus include political science public policy governance and democracy international relations civic engagement anti corruption practices and leadership
Participants will gain direct experience in parliamentary procedures legislative processes and policy development
The program structure includes a one week internship in the office of a Member of the Bundestag
Participants attend specialized training sessions workshops and seminars on the German political system pluralism minority protection political history and anti corruption strategies
The program also requires participants to design a civic or social impact project to be implemented in their home countries
Conditions
Applicants must be citizens of eligible African countries including Botswana Namibia South Africa Kenya Tanzania Uganda Ghana Nigeria and Senegal
Candidates must have completed a university degree
Applicants must be under the age of 30 by January 2027
German language proficiency at B2 level is mandatory
Applicants should demonstrate strong interest in politics democracy and civic engagement
Candidates must show commitment to returning to their home country and contributing to democratic development
Benefits
Participants receive a monthly stipend to support living expensesThe program provides free accommodation in Berlin along with health and accident insurance
Round trip travel expenses are fully covered
Participants gain access to official parliamentary training workshops and exclusive learning experiences within the Bundestag
This opportunity offers unmatched exposure to real world political systems and international networking