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African Development Bank 2027 Internship Program — Session 1

Last verified 5 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Competitive internship placing about 40 master's students and recent master's graduates in AfDB departments at headquarters in Abidjan, regional or country offices — on-site or remote depending on the hiring unit.

Provider
African Development Bank Group
Host country
Côte d'Ivoire
Deadline
12 October 2026 (closing date; time not stated)
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Citizens of an AfDB member country, aged 30 or under by 31 December 2026, holding a bachelor's degree and enrolled in a master's programme (or within one year of finishing a master's), with proof of enrolment. Must work in English or French with a working knowledge of the other.
Funding
Internship (terms per AfDB posting)
Study level
Internship
Deadline
12 October 2026 (closing date; time not stated)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Citizens of an AfDB member country, aged 30 or under by 31 December 2026, holding a bachelor's degree and enrolled in a master's programme (or within one year of finishing a master's), with proof of enrolment. Must work in English or French with a working knowledge of the other.

Recorded funding information

  • Internship (terms per AfDB posting)

About the African Development Bank 2027 Internship Program — Session 1 (2026)

Session 1 of the Bank's 2027 Internship Program recruits around 40 interns across fields such as energy and climate, agriculture and social development, infrastructure, economics and statistics, finance, law, IT and HR, audit, evaluation, communications, gender and environmental assessment. Applications run 28 September–12 October 2026, and every applicant is told the outcome by 30 November 2026. The internship does not lead to automatic employment. Women are encouraged to apply.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Internship (terms per AfDB posting)

African Development Bank 2027 Internship Program — Session 1 eligibility

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  • Citizens of an AfDB member country, aged 30 or under by 31 December 2026, holding a bachelor's degree and enrolled in a master's programme (or within one year of finishing a master's), with proof of enrolment. Must work in English or French with a working knowledge of the other.

African Development Bank 2027 Internship Program — Session 1 document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the African Development Bank 2027 Internship Program — Session 1 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.afdb.org/en/vacancy/2027-internship-program-session-1-97099 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Citizens of an AfDB member country, aged 30 or under by 31 December 2026, holding a bachelor's degree and enrolled in a master's programme (or within one year of finishing a master's), with proof of enrolment. Must work in English or French with a working knowledge of the other.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 12 October 2026 (closing date; time not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    African Development Bank 2027 Internship Program — Session 1 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 12 October 2026 (closing date; time not stated). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      12 October 2026 (closing date; time not stated)

      Provider deadline information: 12 October 2026 (closing date; time not stated). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Checked 5 Oct 2026 on the official AfDB vacancy, eligibility and selection-cycle pages. The pages do not state the stipend amount or a closing time, so neither is shown. [25 Oct 2026] Closed: recorded deadline 2026-10-12 has passed.
    Last checked 10/5/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the African Development Bank 2027 Internship Program — Session 1?+

    Citizens of an AfDB member country, aged 30 or under by 31 December 2026, holding a bachelor's degree and enrolled in a master's programme (or within one year of finishing a master's), with proof of enrolment. Must work in English or French with a working knowledge of the other.

    What funding does the African Development Bank 2027 Internship Program — Session 1 offer?+

    Listed funding: Internship (terms per AfDB posting). Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 12 October 2026 (closing date; time not stated). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.afdb.org/en/vacancy/2027-internship-program-session-1-97099 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Citizens of an AfDB member country, aged 30 or under by 31 December 2026, holding a bachelor's degree and enrolled in a master's programme (or within one year of finishing a master's), with proof of enrolment. Must work in English or French with a working knowledge of the other.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 12 October 2026 (closing date; time not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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