{"id":850,"date":"2026-04-12T12:52:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T12:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=850"},"modified":"2026-04-12T12:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T12:52:03","slug":"international-parliamentary-scholarship-ips-africa-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=850","title":{"rendered":"International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) Africa 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programme Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Berlin, Germany.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Four-week intensive leadership program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 4 January 2027 \u2013 2 February 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 24 participants from across Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Benefits (Fully Funded)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stipend:<\/strong> \u20ac700 monthly allowance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Housing:<\/strong> Free shared accommodation in Berlin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel:<\/strong> Full coverage of round-trip flight expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insurance:<\/strong> Comprehensive health, accident, and liability coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Citizenship:<\/strong> Citizen of an eligible African country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Under 30 years old as of January 1, 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong> Recognized university degree holder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Minimum B2-level proficiency in German.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engagement:<\/strong> Active interest in political or social issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Documentation (In German)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Language Proof:<\/strong> German B2 certificate or higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motivation Letter:<\/strong> Max 2 pages, signed, written in German.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identification:<\/strong> Copy of Passport or National ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Records:<\/strong> University degree (English or German).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> One letter of support (English or German).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digital Submission:<\/strong> Applications via the official portal only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interviews:<\/strong> Held at German diplomatic missions for shortlisted candidates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Criteria:<\/strong> Based on qualifications, civic engagement, and language skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong> SA and Namibia residents can also apply for the 5-month Global IPS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadline: <strong>15 May 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bewerbung.ipsdigital.bundestag.de\/programs\/2\/\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Email submissions are strictly prohibited. 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