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Funded Cultural Exchange Fellowship in Germany for Egyptians in 2027 with a Monthly Stipend of €650

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Applicant criteria

  • NationalityNo specific nationality required
  • Age23 - 60
  • GenderBoth

Opportunity criteria

  • Job locationEgypt
  • Deadline2026-12-08

Opportunity description

The German Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen – ifa) has announced that applications are now open for the CCP Fellowship 2027 for Egypt, part of the CrossCulture Programme, an international cultural and professional exchange initiative designed for professionals and volunteers working in Egyptian civil society organizations. The fellowship aims to develop participants' professional skills and strengthen international cooperation and cultural exchange.

The program allows participants to spend two to three months at a host organization in Germany or one of the partner countries, where they can take part in professional activities, intercultural exchange workshops, and networking events with experts and international organizations.

The program offers 50 to 60 fellowships annually to participants from more than 40 countries, helping them transfer the knowledge and experience gained during the fellowship to their organizations and communities after completing the program.

Available Fields for the CCP Fellowship 2027 for Egyptians

The main focus areas of the CrossCulture Programme (CCP) include:

  • Politics and Society: Civic engagement, strengthening democracy, and community development.

  • Media and Culture: Journalism, media, cultural exchange, and the arts.

  • Human Rights and Peace: Human rights, peacebuilding, and community dialogue.

  • Sustainable Development: Environmental sustainability, climate justice, and community development.

  • Democratic Resilience (Special Focus Area for 2027): Strengthening the ability of communities and civil society organizations to address challenges and protect democratic values.




Benefits

  • A monthly stipend of €650.

  • Round-trip airfare.

  • Accommodation throughout the fellowship period.

  • A monthly public transportation pass in the host city.

  • Health insurance throughout the fellowship period.

  • Reimbursement of visa fees.

  • Participation in a four-day intercultural exchange workshop.

  • Access to professional mentoring, development opportunities, and networking with the program's alumni network.

Eligibility criteria

  1. According to the official 2027 Fellowship Announcement for Egypt, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. Be at least 23 years old at the time of application.

  2. Have at least two years of documented professional or volunteer experience with a civil society organization in their home country.

  3. Demonstrate proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

  4. Be able to stay abroad for a relatively extended period.

  5. Not be enrolled as a university student during the fellowship.

  6. Not have received a similar fellowship or funding during the same year.

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Funded Cultural Exchange Fellowship in Germany for Egyptians in 2027 with a Monthly Stipend of €650

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