Requirements

Who can apply (required)

• You must be from one of the eligible countries. African eligible countries for 2027: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia. Sub-Saharan African countries are not on the 2027 list.

• You must be at least 23 years old when you apply.

• At least two years of proven professional or volunteer work in a civil society organisation in your home country.

• Solid written and spoken English, because English is the main programme language.

• Good enough health to stay abroad for a long period.

Who cannot apply

• Students.

• People who receive another form of funding, such as a fellowship, in the same year.

Preferred (not required)

• Long-term social or community commitment.

• Existing or planned work with an organisation in the host country.

• Other language skills, especially German.

• Work in policy and society, media and culture, human rights and peace, or sustainable development and climate justice. The key topic for 2027 is democratic resilience.