The German Embassy has extended the deadline for Kenyan applicants seeking to join the International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) Africa Programme, giving prospective candidates more time to submit their applications.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 13, the embassy announced that the application deadline had been pushed from May 15, 2026, to May 29, 2026.
“The application deadline has officially been extended from 15 May 2026 to 29 May 2026. More time to apply for the IPS Africa Programme,” the embassy said.
The IPS Africa Programme is designed for young university graduates from selected African countries who are actively involved in politics, governance, or social impact initiatives. The scholarship offers participants an opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to Germany’s parliamentary system and the political decision-making processes within the German Bundestag.
The initiative is run in collaboration with leading German universities, including Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Technische Universität Berlin.
Successful applicants will take part in the programme for five months, although the embassy did not specify the exact start date.
The scholarship is fully funded, with fellows set to receive a monthly stipend of Sh106,000. In addition, accommodation will be provided at no cost, while travel expenses to and from Berlin will be fully covered.
The German Bundestag will also provide participants with comprehensive health, accident and personal liability insurance for the duration of their stay.
To qualify, applicants must be citizens of one of the participating countries, which include Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Candidates must also be below the age of 30 by the start of the scholarship period, and must hold a university degree.
Further requirements include a strong command of the German language, with applicants expected to have at least a B2 proficiency level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Applicants must also demonstrate a clear interest in politics and show evidence of social or political engagement.
Applications can only be submitted through the IPS digital platform, and all submissions must be made in German.
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