The German Bundestag Scholarship is an opportunity for politically and socially committed young graduates from Southern, East, and West Africa.
Successful applicants of the scholarship will get €700 stipend, free accommodation, travel expenses coverage, and health, accident, and liability insurance.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Africa
- Reward: Full Scholarship + €700 stipend + Accommodation + Travel expenses
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 13, 2025
Scholarship Details
The German Bundestag Scholarship is aimed at training African students who want to take an active and responsible role in shaping the democratic future of their countries.
The scholarship considers applicants who are interested in the German parliamentary system and are actively committed to basic democratic values in their home countries.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for The German Bundestag Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be from Botswana, Namibia, South Africa (Southern Africa); Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda (East Africa); Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal (West Africa)
- Be below 30 at the start of the scholarship on January 1st
- Have completed university studies
- Be proficient in German (at least B2 level)
- Have strong interest in political contexts as well as social/political commitment
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of The German Bundestag Scholarship will receive:
- €700, free accommodation, travel expenses coverage, and health, accident, and liability insurance
- Internship: One-week placement in a German Bundestag member’s office
- Curriculum: In-depth knowledge of parliamentary democracy, political decision-making, and workshops on societal issues
Required Documents
To apply for The German Bundestag Scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Application Form
- Passport photo
- Letter of Recommendation
- Letter of motivation in German with your handwritten signature (maximum two pages)
- Copy of passport or copy ID
- Degree certificate from the university
- Proof of German Language proficiency
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the application page
- Compile the required documents as stated above in PDF format
- Please send the complete application documents by email in a PDF document whose file name consists of your family name and first name ( ie Surname-Firstname.pdf) to the German Embassy Dar es Salaam via [email protected]
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