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African Union Internship Programme 2026

Last verified 24 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

African Union Internship Programme 2026: Unpaid educational placement; AU can facilitate visa process. Eligibility: AU-member-state national, age 32 or below; final-year bachelor’s or relevant graduate studies/degree; working Arabic, English, French or Portuguese. No prior experience required. Three months, renewable once. The vacancy also requires full-time final-year/graduate enrolment despite its separate graduate-eligibility wording; graduates should clarify this inconsistency before applyin

Provider
African Union
Host country
Ethiopia
Deadline
2026-12-31; Not stated
Region
Global / internships

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
AU-member-state national, age 32 or below; final-year bachelor’s or relevant graduate studies/degree; working Arabic, English, French or Portuguese. No prior experience required. Three months, renewable once. The vacancy also requires full-time final-year/graduate enrolment despite its separate graduate-eligibility wording; graduates should clarify this inconsistency before applying.
Funding
Unpaid educational placement; AU can facilitate visa process.
Study level
Undergraduate / Graduate / Recent graduate
Deadline
2026-12-31; Not stated

Key eligibility criteria

  • AU-member-state national, age 32 or below; final-year bachelor’s or relevant graduate studies/degree; working Arabic, English, French or Portuguese. No prior experience required. Three months, renewable once. The vacancy also requires full-time final-year/graduate enrolment despite its separate graduate-eligibility wording; graduates should clarify this inconsistency before applying.

Recorded funding information

  • Unpaid educational placement; AU can facilitate visa process.

About the African Union Internship Programme 2026 (2026)

## Funding Unpaid educational placement; AU can facilitate visa process. ## Funding exclusions and obligations Travel, accommodation, living costs and insurance are applicant/sponsor responsibilities; AU offers no financial obligation or medical evacuation cover. ## Eligibility AU-member-state national, age 32 or below; final-year bachelor’s or relevant graduate studies/degree; working Arabic, English, French or Portuguese. No prior experience required. Three months, renewable once. The vacancy also requires full-time final-year/graduate enrolment despite its separate graduate-eligibility wording; graduates should clarify this inconsistency before applying. ## Application timing 2026-12-31; Not stated ## How to apply Apply online to requisition 1506, using mandatory AU CV template and supporting academic, identity and recommendation documents. ## Official sources - [https://jobs.au.int/job/Internship-Program/1506-en_US/](https://jobs.au.int/job/Internship-Program/1506-en_US/) ## Verification notes and limits TLS verification remained enabled; no insecure TLS bypass was used.; Vacancy simultaneously permits graduates and says full-time currently enrolled students; institution recommendation required. Seek clarification rather than removing enrollment condition. Rechecked 2026-10-24T22:46:00Z; evidence: live-official. Education wording mentions both graduates and full-time final-year/graduate enrolment; graduates should confirm status. African Union includes the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in addition to the listed 54 countries.

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.

  • Unpaid educational placement; AU can facilitate visa process.

African Union Internship Programme 2026 eligibility

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  • AU-member-state national, age 32 or below; final-year bachelor’s or relevant graduate studies/degree; working Arabic, English, French or Portuguese. No prior experience required. Three months, renewable once. The vacancy also requires full-time final-year/graduate enrolment despite its separate graduate-eligibility wording; graduates should clarify this inconsistency before applying.

African Union Internship Programme 2026 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 Union Internship Programme 2026 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://jobs.au.int/job/Internship-Program/1506-en_US/ 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: AU-member-state national, age 32 or below; final-year bachelor’s or relevant graduate studies/degree; working Arabic, English, French or Portuguese. No prior experience required. Three months, renewable once. The vacancy also requires full-time final-year/graduate enrolment despite its separate graduate-eligibility wording; graduates should clarify this inconsistency before applying.. 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: 2026-12-31; Not stated. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    African Union Internship Programme 2026 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2026-12-31; 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

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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

    5. Provider deadline
      2026-12-31; Not stated

      Provider deadline information: 2026-12-31; 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

    TLS verification remained enabled; no insecure TLS bypass was used.; Vacancy simultaneously permits graduates and says full-time currently enrolled students; institution recommendation required. Seek clarification rather than removing enrollment condition. Rechecked 2026-10-24T22:46:00Z; evidence: live-official. Education wording mentions both graduates and full-time final-year/graduate enrolment; graduates should confirm status. African Union includes the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in addition to the listed 54 countries.
    Last checked 10/24/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the African Union Internship Programme 2026?+

    AU-member-state national, age 32 or below; final-year bachelor’s or relevant graduate studies/degree; working Arabic, English, French or Portuguese. No prior experience required. Three months, renewable once. The vacancy also requires full-time final-year/graduate enrolment despite its separate graduate-eligibility wording; graduates should clarify this inconsistency before applying.

    What funding does the African Union Internship Programme 2026 offer?+

    Listed funding: Unpaid educational placement; AU can facilitate visa process.. 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: 2026-12-31; 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://jobs.au.int/job/Internship-Program/1506-en_US/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: AU-member-state national, age 32 or below; final-year bachelor’s or relevant graduate studies/degree; working Arabic, English, French or Portuguese. No prior experience required. Three months, renewable once. The vacancy also requires full-time final-year/graduate enrolment despite its separate graduate-eligibility wording; graduates should clarify this inconsistency before applying.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-12-31; Not stated. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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