German Bundestag Scholarship is an opportunity for politically and socially committed young graduates from Southern, East, and West Africa.
If awarded the scholarship, you will get €700 stipend, free accommodation, travel expenses coverage, and health, accident, and liability insurance.
In this post, you will find information on the requirements, benefits, and the simplified procedure for application to the German Bundestag Scholarship.
German Bundestag Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Africa
- Reward: Full Scholarship + €700 stipend + Accommodation + Travel expenses
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: May 15, 2026
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2027 German Bundestag Scholarship Scholarship Details:
The German Bundestag Scholarship is aimed at training African students who want to take an active and responsible role in shaping the democratic future of their countries.
Since 2020, the German Bundestag has been offering a scholarship program for talented and politically interested young university graduates from sub-Saharan Africa.
The scholarship considers candidates who are interested in the German parliamentary system and are actively committed to basic democratic values in their home countries.
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Eligibility Requirements for 2027 German Bundestag Scholarship
To be considered for the German Bundestag Scholarship, you must meet the requirements below:
- Citizenship of a participating country (Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda)
- Under the age of 30 at the start of the scholarship/January 1st
- University degree
- Good knowledge of German (at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Interest in politics, social/political engagement
Benefits of 2026 German Bundestag Scholarship
- Participants will receive a stipend of 700 Euros.
- Accommodation will be provided free of charge.
- Travel costs to and from Berlin will also be covered.
- The German Bundestag will also cover the cost of health, accident and personal liability insurance.
Required Documents for German Bundestag Scholarship
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following 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 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the German Bundestag Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click on the button below to visit the application page
- Applications for the Bundestag Scholarship should be submitted exclusively through the digital application platform IPS digital.
- Compile the required documents as stated above in PDF format
- Send an email to: ips‑afrika@bundestag.de for more information.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
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