IFA CrossCulture Program (CPP) Fellowships 2025 —Fully Funded: Apply Now!

About the IFA CrossCulture Program (CPP) Fellowships 2025

The IFA CrossCulture Program (CPP) Fellowships 2025 provide 55-60 fully funded scholarships for professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries. These fellowships offer a 2-3 month professional stay at host organizations in Germany or in CCP partner countries. Participants gain specialized knowledge, make valuable contacts, and develop enhanced intercultural skills. Host organizations also benefit from the fellows’ regional expertise and networks. Fellows will have opportunities to join transcultural workshops, networking events, and specialist seminars. The program can be undertaken either on-site in Germany or digitally, depending on personal circumstances and current regulations. The fellowship is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Eligible Fields

The eligible fields for the IFA CrossCulture Program are as follows:

Politics and Society
Media and Culture
Human Rights and Peace

Sustainable Development and Climate Justice

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Minimum age: 23 years at the time of application

Professional experience: At least two years of work experience or voluntary involvement in a civil society organization in the applicant’s country of origin
Good written and spoken English skills
Good health for a longer stay abroad (applicants with concerns about this can contact crossculture@ifa.de for clarification)

Note: Students are not eligible to apply for this fellowship.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

Current CV in English with detailed information on education, professional experience, voluntary work, and other relevant skills

Letter of recommendation from the home organization or current workplace (using the template provided by the program)
(Optional) A recent photograph

Eligible Countries

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

Benefits of the Program

The IFA CrossCulture Program offers the following benefits for international scholarship holders:

A monthly stipend of 650 euros
Coverage of round-trip airfare

Accommodation costs
A monthly ticket for local public transport in the city of residence
Health insurance

Reimbursement of visa fees

How to Apply

To apply for the IFA CrossCulture Program (CPP) Fellowships 2025, visit the official application link provided by the IFA. Complete the application form, submit the required documents, and follow the outlined steps to finalize your application.

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