Applications are open for the German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) for Young University Graduates for the 2024 session.
Every January, the German Bundestag invites politically and socially committed university graduates from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to a scholarship program in Berlin. The core of the program is a one-week internship in the office of a member of the German Bundestag.
Knowledge of parliamentary democracy and the operation and function of parliament is passed on for this reason through a brief preparation. As part of a political mandate, the issues of a pluralistic society, the protection of minorities, and a culture of remembrance are also addressed. A project management workshop aims to assist individuals in creating their own project concepts with the goal of advancing democracy and civil society in their particular countries of origin.
Benefits
The German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) for 2024 is a fully funded scholarship with a monthly stipend of 700 Euros.
Eligibility
To be considered for the German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) for 2024, applicants must:
- Have citizenship of a participating country
- Be younger than 30 years at the beginning of the scholarship on January 1st
- Have completed university studies
- Have good knowledge of the German language (at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Pronounced interest in political contexts and social/political commitment
Application Process
All application should be sent in German and contain the following scanned documents:
- Application form
- Passport photo (please insert on the 1st page of the application form);
- Proof of good German language skills, not older than 2 years;
- Letter of motivation in German with your handwritten signature (maximum two pages);
- Copy of passport or copy ID;
- Degree certificate from the university in the original or as an officially certified copy in English or German.
- A current letter of recommendation in German or English (from a university lecturer or employer, in which the professional qualification of the applicant for the program is assessed)
To apply The German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) for 2024, click here
Deadline: July 15, 2023.
For more information on The German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) for 2024, visit the official site.
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