AFRIKA KOMMT! Scholarship in Germany 2026

AFRIKA KOMMT! is a programme for young, extraordinary African professionals who wish to expand the horizons of their skills, knowledge and experience and are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone to do so! We strive to facilitate young leaders to drive economic and social development of their countries by promoting sustainable cooperation with German industry.

Through a one year fellowship, AFRIKA KOMMT! equips young professionals with the skills, exposure and inspiration they need to become the next generation of African leaders. The programme is structured in three different phases.

At the core of the AFRIKA KOMMT! programme is a one-year stay for the African professionals in Germany. During this time, the fellows actively work in their partner companies where they are trained and mentored. Other components organized by GIZ such as language courses, trainings and networking events supplement the learning experience.

• Professional and tailor-made selection process: The fellows of the programme are chosen in a comprehensive selection process that is implemented in close cooperation with the participating companies.
• Language and cultural integration for fellows: The programme begins with German language and cultural integration courses to prepare the fellows for their stay in Germany. The fellows also get an opportunity to visit cultural heritage sites within Germany.
• Management training for fellows: The fellows undergo three modules of intense management training where they advance their knowledge of modern global management practices.
• Professional fellowship in partner company: The young experts spend eight months with their partner companies and are engaged in projects and meaningful work experience.
• AFRIKA KOMMT! Network: The partner companies and the African professionals come together at various networking events, share expertise and drive common projects.
• Alumni phase: After their one-year stay in Germany, the fellows become knowledge and skill transfer ambassadors as alumni in their home countries. A one-week refresher course in Germany or in Africa advances the skill set of the alumni and fosters continued strengthening of the AFRIKA KOMMT! network.

• Table of Content
• About AFRIKA KOMMT!
• AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship
• Requirements for AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship

• Language Course
• Professional Fellowship in Partner Company
• Trainings
• Alumni activities
• Travelling expenses
• Monthly living allowance or salary
• Accommodation
• Insurance
• Certificate

Requirements for AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship Qualification

To apply for the programme you must: 

• Be a Citizen of any African country
• Have a University degree in a relevant subject
• Postgraduate degree (e.g. MBA) is an advantage
• Have two to five years work experience
• Have excellent English language skills
• Basic knowledge of the German language is an advantage
• Not be older than 35 years at the time of application

Interview date, Process and Venue for AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship

In addition to the above technical and educational requirements, you should also have the following skills and attributes:

Language and communication skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High willingness to learn German

Professional skills:

• High leadership potential
• Strong self-motivation and self-starter mentality
• High level of dedication, commitment and target-orientation
• Strong capacity for teamwork

Personal attributes:

• High level of enthusiasm, flexibility and resilience
• Open mindset
• Outstanding intercultural competencies
• Ability to adapt to new environments quickly
• Ability to reflect own behaviour and bias

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Step 1: Check the general candidate requirements – do you fit the criteria and are you eligible for the programme?
• Step 2: Check the available fellowship placements and required profiles for the new intake of AFRIKA KOMMT!
  • The fellowship placements will only be available during the application phase.
  • Your application will be considered for the AFRIKA KOMMT! programme as a whole, however you are asked to select maximum 2 profiles in the application form and to give reasons for your choice.
• Step 3: Register on https://application.afrika-kommt.de and fill in the application form in English.
  • Applications in other languages will not be considered.
  • In addition to filling the application form, you will be asked to upload a short presentation about your motivation, an idea for a change initiative, a photo and your certificates.
  • About the idea for a change initiative:
    • One of the aims of AFRIKA KOMMT! is to build a platform that supports young African professionals to design change initiatives that seek to solve social and economic challenges in their countries.  Please think for an idea for a change initative that you would like to implement in your country. You will be asked three questions about your idea in the application form.
• Step 4: Submit your application before the  deadline – applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

For more information, kindly visit AFRIKA KOMMT! scholarship webpage.