Through paid assignments in EU offices around Europe and Africa, the European Union Traineeship Program 2026 (Delegation to the African Union) gives students a rare chance to have practical experience in EU policymaking.
A €700 monthly stipend is given to chosen trainees to help with living expenses while they are enrolled in the program. Exposure to international diplomacy, policy creation, and project management in fields like agriculture, climate change, renewable energy, digitization, youth employment, and investment are all part of the traineeship.
For those who are interested, this guide describes the requirements for qualifying, the advantages, and the detailed application procedure. Young graduates who want to learn about international relations and how the EU Delegation represents EU principles and interests at the African Union will find it excellent.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Candidates must currently be residents of Ethiopia, taking into account the country’s security and health issues.
- possess a master’s degree in one of the social sciences, such as economics, law, international relations, or political science.
- At the time of signing the traineeship agreement, you must have fewer than a year of professional experience following graduation (student jobs, voluntary work, or previous traineeships do not count).
- Speaking English fluently
- Have outstanding writing, communication, and analytical abilities
- Strong proficiency with Canva or comparable design platforms, social media materials, and editing and creating audiovisual content
- shown knowledge of and interest in the politics, economy, and governance of the African Union
- Be proactive, dependable, hands-on, receptive to learning, and eager to share your thoughts.
European Union as the host
Category: Training | Internships
All countries are eligible to apply.
Benefits: A €700 monthly stipend for training
IELTS is not required.
Benefits :
- A monthly grant will be given to each chosen trainee to help with living expenses.
- The average monthly stipend is about €700.
- The purpose of this financial assistance is to pay for expenses incurred during the training.
- Beginning in May 2025, the traineeship will be in the Political, Press, and Information (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation to the African Union for a maximum of six months.
Deadline: April 3, 2026
