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UNICEF Internship Programme

Last verified 25 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

UNICEF offers paid internships of 6–26 weeks for current students and recent graduates worldwide, with placements at HQ in New York and in regional/country offices across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Provider
UNICEF
Host country
Multiple
Deadline
Rolling (multiple intakes year-round)
Region
Global

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Current students enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or graduated within the past two years. Minimum age 18. Fluency in English, French or Spanish (additional UN languages a plus).
Funding
Paid (monthly stipend)
Study level
Internship
Deadline
Rolling (multiple intakes year-round)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Current students enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or graduated within the past two years. Minimum age 18. Fluency in English, French or Spanish (additional UN languages a plus).

Recorded funding information

  • Paid (monthly stipend)

About the UNICEF Internship Programme (2026)

## About the UNICEF Internship Programme UNICEF offers paid internships to students and recent graduates worldwide to support the agency's mission of advancing children's rights. African applicants are eligible for placements at HQ in New York and at UNICEF country/regional offices across the continent. ## Duration & format - 6 to 26 weeks, full-time or part-time - In-office, hybrid or fully remote depending on the assignment ## What is offered - Monthly stipend (amount depends on duty station) - Lump-sum travel allowance for non-local interns - Health and accident insurance - Mentorship and structured learning Interns are not entitled to UN benefits beyond the above; visa, housing and additional living costs remain the intern's responsibility. ## Eligibility - Enrolled in (or graduated within the past two years from) an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme - Minimum age 18 - Excellent academic record - Fluency in English, French or Spanish - Strong interest in UNICEF's mandate ## How to apply Opportunities are posted year-round on jobs.unicef.org. Filter by "Internship" and select duty stations of interest – African offices regularly post local-language assignments.

Funding information

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  • Paid (monthly stipend)

UNICEF Internship Programme eligibility

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  • Current students enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or graduated within the past two years. Minimum age 18. Fluency in English, French or Spanish (additional UN languages a plus).

UNICEF Internship Programme 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 UNICEF Internship Programme 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.unicef.org/careers/internships 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: Current students enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or graduated within the past two years. Minimum age 18. Fluency in English, French or Spanish (additional UN languages a plus).. 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: Rolling (multiple intakes year-round). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    UNICEF Internship Programme deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Rolling (multiple intakes year-round). 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
      Rolling (multiple intakes year-round)

      Provider deadline information: Rolling (multiple intakes year-round). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Last checked 5/25/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the UNICEF Internship Programme?+

    Current students enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or graduated within the past two years. Minimum age 18. Fluency in English, French or Spanish (additional UN languages a plus).

    What funding does the UNICEF Internship Programme offer?+

    Listed funding: Paid (monthly stipend). 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: Rolling (multiple intakes year-round). 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.unicef.org/careers/internships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Current students enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or graduated within the past two years. Minimum age 18. Fluency in English, French or Spanish (additional UN languages a plus).. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Rolling (multiple intakes year-round). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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