Afrika Kommt is a programme for young African professionals who wish to expand the horizons of their skills, knowledge and experience.
The program strives to facilitate young leaders to drive economic and social development of their countries by promoting sustainable cooperation with German industry.
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Accommodation | Monthly Stipend | Certification | Health Insurance | Round trip Airfare
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: March 23, 2025
Fellowship Details
Through a one year fellowship, AFRIKA KOMMT! equips young professionals with the skills, exposure and inspiration they need to become the next generation of African leaders. The programme is structured in three different phases.
Participants of this fellowship will:
- Refine their leadership and management competency
- Access networks & opportunities for career acceleration
- Improve their intercultural competence
- Broaden their perspective and stir up innovation
- Achieve personal growth
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must:
- Be citizens of an African state
- Have university degree in a relevant subject
Postgraduate studies (e.g. MBA) are an advantage
- Have two to five years of relevant work experience
- Be excellent knowledge of English
- Basic knowledge of German is an advantage
- Not be older than 35 years
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Visa for Germany for one year
- Roundtrip airfare from applicant’s home town to Germany and back
- Monthly living allowance of €900,- (month 1-3, month 12)
- Monthly salary during the internship in the companies of approx. € 1.500,- gross
- One-off relocation fee of € 1.000,- for settling back into your home country
- Accommodation during all stages of the programme in Germany (including internet allowance, electricity, water and other charges)
- Health insurance during month 1-3 and month 12
- Accident and liability insurance
- Applicants will receive two certificates: One official certificate upon successful completion of the programme and a certificate by the Academy for International Cooperation of GIZ GmbH by successful completion of the professional training in the tool “International Competence Development Journal”.
How to Apply
To apply for this program:
- Check the general candidate requirements and ensure to fit in.
- Check the available fellowship placements and required profiles for the new intake of AFRIKA KOMMT! The fellowship placements will only be available during the application phase. Your application will be considered for the AFRIKA KOMMT! programme as a whole, however you are asked to select maximum 2 profiles in the application form and to give reasons for your choice.
- Register and fill in the application form in English. Applications in other languages will not be considered.
- In addition to filling the application form, you will be asked to upload a short presentation about your motivation, an idea for a change initiative, a photo and your certificates.
- Submit your application before the deadline (tbc) – applications submitted after this date cannot be considered
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