Are you a young African graduate passionate about leadership, governance, and democratic development? The 2027 German Bundestag Scholarship for Africans is now open for applications, offering a fully funded opportunity to travel to Berlin and gain firsthand experience in Germany’s parliamentary system.
The International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) Africa Programme, organized by the German Bundestag, is designed for young African leaders who are interested in politics, democracy, and social development. Successful applicants will spend four weeks in Germany learning how parliamentary systems work and developing leadership skills they can use in their home countries.
Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Germany
Program Location: Berlin
Program Type: International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS)
Eligible Countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia
Duration: 4 weeks
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Program Dates: January 4 – February 2, 2027
About the German Bundestag Scholarship
Since 2020, the German Bundestag has been offering this scholarship to outstanding young graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa who are interested in democratic leadership.
The program gives selected participants the opportunity to:
Learn about Germany’s parliamentary democracy
Understand political decision-making processes
Participate in workshops on leadership and governance
Build international networks
Develop ideas that can strengthen democracy in their home countries
One of the major highlights of the program is a one-week internship placement in the office of a member of the German Parliament.
Scholarship Benefits
The 2027 German Bundestag Scholarship is fully funded and covers:
Round-trip flight tickets to Germany
Free accommodation in Berlin
Monthly stipend/support allowance
Health insurance coverage
Access to training workshops and seminars
Internship placement in the German Parliament
Eligible African Countries
Applicants must be citizens of one of these countries:
Nigeria
Ghana
Senegal
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
South Africa
Botswana
Namibia
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, candidates must:
Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries
Be under 30 years old by January 1, 2027
Have completed a university degree
Have strong interest in politics and leadership
Be socially or politically engaged
Have good German language skills (minimum B2 level)
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare:
Completed online application form
Passport or national ID copy
University degree certificate
German language certificate
Motivation letter written in German
Letter of recommendation
Passport photograph
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official digital application portal of the German Bundestag.