The German Bundestag's International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) program offers a unique opportunity for politically and socially engaged young university graduates from sub-Saharan Africa to gain firsthand experience in the German parliamentary system. This program aims to foster democratic values, tolerance, and cultural diversity.

Summary of German Bundestag Scholarship 2025

• Host: German Bundestag
• Category: International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS)
• Eligible Countries: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal
• Reward: €700 monthly stipend, free accommodation, travel expenses, and insurance coverage
• Deadline: July 31, 2025

About 2025 German Bundestag Scholarship

The German Bundestag Scholarship is designed to equip African students with the skills and knowledge needed to actively and responsibly contribute to shaping the democratic future of their nations.

Since 2020, the German Bundestag has offered this scholarship program to support talented and politically engaged young university graduates from sub-Saharan Africa.

The program seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in the German parliamentary system and are dedicated to promoting democratic values in their home countries.

German Bundestag Scholarship 2025 Benefits

• Scholarship Value: €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

2025 German Bundestag Scholarship Eligibility

• Citizenship: From Botswana, Namibia, South Africa (Southern Africa); Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda (East Africa); Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal (West Africa)
• Age: Below 30 at the start of the scholarship on January 1st
• Education: Completed university studies
• Language: Proficient in German (at least B2 level)
  strong interest in political contexts as well as social/political commitment

Required Documents

• 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 for German Bundestag Scholarship 2025

To apply for the German Bundestag Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

• Click on the button below to 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 bewerbung-ips@dare.diplo.de

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