Deadline: May 10, 2026
Applications are open for the AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship 2026-2028. The programme AFRIKA KOMMT! brings together the most visionary young leaders from Africa and German companies. Companies benefit from the expertise, knowledge, local network and unique African perspective of the young professionals.
The African fellows dive deep into the German corporate specifics, German business spirit and the German culture. Empowered with international experience, technical skills and German language they become African change agents for the sake of both: the German business relations with Africa as well as for economic and social growth in the fellows’ home countries and communities.
Benefits
As a participant of AFRIKA KOMMT! you will:
- Refine your leadership and management competence
- Access networks and opportunities for career acceleration
- Improve your intercultural competence
- Broaden your perspective and stir up innovation
- Achieve personal growth
Eligibility
- Be a Citizen of Morocco, South Africa, and Egypt
- 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
Selection Criteria
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
Application
All applications must be submitted by May 10, 2026, 23:59h Central European Time.
For more information, visit AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship.
