The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is currently accepting applications for its flagship 2027/2028 Internship Programme. The program equips students with hands-on knowledge of African trade, multilateral financial operations, and structured trade finance—a core component of Afreximbank’s mandate to finance and promote intra-African trade
Selection for the program is merit-based and competitive, bringing fresh academic perspectives into the Bank's operations while preparing young talent for careers in finance, law, economics, and international development.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program at a recognized educational institution during the internship year.
- Eligible Disciplines: Open to students in economics, finance, business administration, accounting, law, social sciences, statistics, sciences, engineering, or related fields.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 20 and 32 years old during the application year.
- Nationality & Background: Must be a national of an Afreximbank member country, a student of African descent in the diaspora, or a non-African student whose vision aligns with the Bank's transformation mission.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English or French (with working knowledge of the other). Knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese is an added advantage.
- Exclusions: Children of current Afreximbank staff members are not eligible to apply.
Prizes & Program Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: Tax-free allowance of $1,000 per month.
- Housing Allowance: Additional $500 per month for interns relocating from their home countries to the internship location.
- Induction Accommodation: One week of bed-and-breakfast hotel accommodation during orientation.
- Travel & Visa Support: Airport transfers upon arrival/departure and official residence visa assistance where required.
- Medical Insurance: Full healthcare coverage for the duration of the internship.
What You Need to Submit
- Proof of current full-time enrollment at a recognized university/tertiary institution.
- Personal identification and proof of citizenship from an eligible country.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and academic transcripts.
- Brief statement outlining your alignment with Afreximbank's mandate for African economic transformation.
How to Apply
Review eligibility criteria and submit your application through the official portal. Apply Now on Afreximbank Portal
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