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German Bundestag Scholarship Programme for Young African Graduates

Key Information
Organisation
German Bundestag
Status
Draft
Application Deadline
15 May 2026 · 28 days left
Type
Scholarship
Amount
EUR 700
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Description

The German Bundestag invites politically and socially committed young graduates from selected African countries to Berlin for a fully funded scholarship programme focused on parliamentary democracy.

Eligibility Criteria

Citizens of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. Must be under 30, hold a university degree, and have B2 German.

Focus Sectors

Democracy, Public Policy, Governance, Leadership

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