Programme information
The central component of the AFRIKA KOMMT! initiative is the one-year stay of African professionals in Germany. Fellows actively work in their partner companies throughout this period while receiving training and mentorship. The learning process is complemented by additional elements organized by GIZ, such as language classes, workshops, and networking events.

Professional and specialized selection process: Program fellows are chosen through a meticulous selection process conducted in close collaboration with participating companies.

German language and cultural integration classes comprise the first part of the curriculum, designed to prepare scholarship recipients for their time in Germany. Scholarship recipients also have the opportunity to travel to German cultural landmarks.

The scholarship recipients undergo three modules of intensive management training, where they develop their understanding of contemporary global management techniques.

Professional scholarship with partner company:
Young specialists spend eight months working on projects and gaining valuable work experience with their partner companies.

The AFRIKA KOMMT! Network brings together African experts and partner companies at various networking events to share knowledge and advance collaborative projects.

After a year in Germany, scholarship recipients become alumni and serve as ambassadors for the transfer of knowledge and skills in their home countries. The alumni's skill set is enhanced, and the AFRIKA KOMMT! network is further strengthened by a one-week refresher course in Africa or Germany.

Benefits

• Improve your management and leadership skills.
• Gain access to resources and opportunities to advance your career.
• Gain greater intercultural proficiency.
• Expand your horizons and encourage creativity.
• Expenses to achieve personal growth

Participating companies are responsible for funding all aspects of the AFRIKA KOMMT! program. As a scholarship recipient, you will be reimbursed for all expenses incurred under the scholarship program (flights, accommodation, monthly stipend, training, language course).

Eligibility
To apply for the program, you must apply to:
To identify oneself as an African citizen; to possess a university degree in a relevant field;
A postgraduate degree, such as an MBA, is advantageous;
Have two to five years of professional experience;
possess exceptional knowledge of the English language;
Having a basic understanding of German is advantageous;
At the time of application, applicants must be no older than 35 years of age.

Eligibility

• To identify oneself as an African citizen; to possess a university degree in a relevant field;
• A postgraduate degree, such as an MBA, is advantageous;
• Have two to five years of professional experience;
• possess exceptional knowledge of the English language;
• Having a basic understanding of German is advantageous;
• At the time of application, applicants must be no older than 35 years of age.

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