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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP

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Application Deadline: 14-November-2025

LOCATION: Côte d’Ivoire

The primary objectives of the Internship Program at the African Development Bank Group are to deepen the Bank’s efforts to advance development within its regional member countries (RMC) through capacity-building activities.

The broad objectives of the Program are to provide the opportunity to acquire and develop the ability to work in an international environment, provide the Bank a pool of potential candidates in the future, and enhance the visibility of the Bank and its development activities.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be 30 years old or younger by 31 December 2025.

Hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a master’s degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning OR be applying for the internship within one year of having obtained a master’s degree.

Proof of enrollment in a university/professional institution/school.

Citizen of a Bank member country. 

Able to communicate effectively (in writing and orally) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:

Adaptability to multicultural settings.

Good communication skills.

Working knowledge of a third language relevant to the Bank’s operations.

Experience on projects that have a direct bearing on the Bank’s mission.

BENEFIT:

Interns will be responsible for their air travel (in case of on-site internship) to and from the Bank’s location and their upkeep.

Interns will receive medical insurance paid by the Bank during their internship.

The Bank will use reasonable efforts to assist interns in obtaining entry and residence visas.

The internship will be authorized once only for any candidate.

Eligible interns will receive a monthly stipend.

Interns may be authorized to participate in an official Bank mission.

Internships will take place either at Bank headquarters in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) or in regional and country offices, either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the hiring units.

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master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, THE AFRICA OXFORD INITIATIVE (AFOX), AND MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: January 2026

LOCATION: England

The University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation have an innovative and ambitious partnership under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx). The partnership is set to provide 400 young African scholars with a fully funded opportunity to pursue taught Master’s degrees in programmes related to pandemic preparedness and recovery at the University of Oxford.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible offer holders will be contacted by Student Fees and Funding via email and invited to complete a scholarship application form. To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:

Hold an offer for a full-time one-year taught master’s course at Oxford and have submitted an application via the graduate admissions portal by the relevant December/January funding deadline for your course. Open field applicants will not be eligible for consideration.

Be a citizen of an African country and ordinarily resident there. Necessary residence considerations will be made for students from refugee and displaced backgrounds. If you have a displacement background, please indicate this on your applicant form submitted to the graduate admissions portal by selecting YES to the question titled, “Are you, or have you been, a refugee, stateless person, or asylum seeker, or been otherwise forcibly displaced within or outside your country of origin?”

Should not have previously completed a graduate degree.

Must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community.

Should demonstrate alignment with AfOx values (Collegiality, Empathy, Commitment, Transparency and Inclusivity).

Should show how their past work or future plans will contribute to addressing Africa’s major challenges, including but not limited to pandemic threats, the climate crisis and youth employment.

BENEFIT:

This full-cost scholarship is available to Master’s students, covering tuition fees and living expenses for international students. The scholarship also provides logistics support, including an economy return flight, visa and Immigration Health Surcharge fees, settling-down allowance, and access to a Thrive Fund for emergencies.

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