The AFREXIMBANK Internship 2025 is a prestigious opportunity for African undergraduate and postgraduate students to gain hands-on experience with the African Export-Import Bank.
The program aims to enhance interns’ understanding of the Bank’s mandate and structured trade finance model while also providing them the chance to contribute fresh ideas to the Bank’s operations.
Internship Summary
- Host: AFREXIMBANK
- Category: Internships | Training
- Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Reward: Monthly $800 Stipend | Arrival Accommodation | Visa Assistance | Travel Allowance
- Deadline: April 30, 2025
Internship Details
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a multilateral financial institution established to promote and finance intra- and extra-African trade. Interns will leave the program with a deeper understanding of African trade dynamics and the principles of trade finance—especially structured trade finance, which is the Bank’s core model.
The program is open to students from member countries of the Bank and offers an enriching professional and cultural experience.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the AFREXIMBANK Internship Program 2025, applicants must:
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at a recognized institution
- Be studying in relevant fields such as:
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Accounting
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Statistics
- Be nationals of any AFREXIMBANK member country
- Be aged between 20 and 32 in the year of application
- Be fluent in English or French, with working knowledge of the other (Arabic or Portuguese is a plus)
- Not be children of current Afreximbank staff
Internship Benefit
While interns are expected to handle most of their living expenses, the Bank offers the following support:
- Coverage of return transport costs to the internship location using the most direct and economic route
- Monthly tax-free stipend of $800
- Hotel accommodation (bed and breakfast) for one week during the induction period
- Airport transfers to and from the hotel
- Assistance with securing relevant visas for the internship
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- A letter of application
- An updated CV
- A copy of a valid passport
- Certified academic certificates
- A recommendation letter from the applicant’s institution indicating the internship period (up to six months)
- A short Statement of Intent (max one A4 page) detailing what the applicant expects to gain from the internship
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
To apply for The AFREXIMBANK Internship:
- Visit the official AFREXIMBANK internship webpage
- Complete the online application form
- Upload all required documents and submit your application
Important Notes
- If accepted, successful applicants must accept the conditional offer within two weeks
- During this period, they must provide proof of medical insurance and personal accident coverage valid in Egypt or their assigned internship location
- Failure to provide this documentation will lead to withdrawal of the offer
- Interns are expected to begin their internship within the first month of the assigned season
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