The German Bundestag is delighted to announce German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) in Germany, 2024. They invite highly motivated graduates from the Arab region to take part in a scholarship program in Berlin. The programme runs each year from 1 March to 31 July.

The German Bundestag is once again offering a scholarship program for politically engaged young graduates from the Arab region who are interested in the German parliamentary system and play an active role in promoting core democratic values in their home countries.

The German Bundestag is the national Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its seat is the Reichstag Building in Berlin. In the current electoral term, Parliament is composed of 709 Members.

Application Deadline: The programme runs each year from 1 March to 31 July.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: German Bundestag in cooperation with Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Technische Universität Berlin
• Department: Various departments within the universities and the German Bundestag
• Course Level: University graduate level
• Award: Monthly payment of 700 euros, free accommodation, health, accident, and liability insurance, travel costs to and from Berlin
• Access Mode: Online and in-person
• Number of Awards: Approximately 120
• Nationality: Central, Eastern or South Eastern Europe, France, Israel, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Arab region, Namibia, or South Africa
• The award can be taken in: Germany

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Central, Eastern or South Eastern Europe, France, Israel, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Arab region, Namibia, or South Africa
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the German Bundestag and cooperating universities
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Citizenship of a participating country (dual nationality is permitted)
• University degree
• Very good knowledge of the German language
• Under 30 years old at the start of the scholarship

How to Apply

The application process involves submitting required documents, including proof of university degree and German language proficiency. Detailed application instructions can be found on the official website of the German Bundestag.

Benefits

The scholarship includes:

• A monthly payment of 700 euros
• Free accommodation
• Health, accident, and liability insurance
• Coverage of travel costs to and from Berlin

Further information on how to apply can be found here.

Scholarship Link