IFA CrossCulture Program (CPP) Fellowships 2025

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the IFA CrossCulture Program Fellowships 2025 is December 5, 2024.

Tell Me About The IFA CrossCulture Program (CPP) Fellowships 2025:

The IFA CrossCulture Program (CPP) Fellowships 2025 offer 55-60 scholarships to professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries for a 2-3 month professional stay with host organizations in Germany or CCP partner countries. Participants gain specialized knowledge, valuable contacts, and enhanced intercultural skills, while host organizations benefit from the fellows’ regional expertise and networks. Fellows can also join transcultural workshops, networking, and specialist events. Scholarships are available on-site or digitally, based on personal circumstances and current regulations, with funding provided by the Federal Foreign Office.

Which Fields are Eligible?

The following fields are eligible:

• Politics and Society
• Media and Culture
• Human Rights and Peace
• Sustainable Development and Climate Justice

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply For The IFA CrossCulture Program (CPP) Fellowships 2025?

Also, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum age: 23 years at the time of application
• Professional experience: At least two years of professional experience or voluntary work in a civil society organisation in the country of origin
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Good health for a longer stay abroad (if you are unsure about this, please contact us: crossculture@ifa.de.)
• Exclusion criterion: Students are excluded from participating in the program.

Required Documents:

Applicants are also to submit the following documents:

• Current CV in English with detailed information on education/studies, professional experience, voluntary work and other skills
• Letter of recommendation from the home organization or place of work in the country of origin, for example from a supervisor, using the  template provided
• Optional: a current photo

Which Countries Are Eligible?

The following countries are eligible: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Germany, Georgia, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Colombia, Cuba, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.

Where will the Award be Taken?

Germany 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, the IFA covers the following costs for scholarship holders from abroad :

• monthly scholarship of 650 euros
• cost of the round-trip flight
• Accommodation
• Monthly ticket for local public transport within the place of residence
• health insurance
• reimbursement of visa fees

How Long Will the Award Last?

Unspecified 

How to Apply:

To apply, click this link.