CrossCulture Exchange Program in Germany 2023:

The most anticipated and popular IFA Intercultural Exchange Program in Germany is now open. This program is mainly for international students to spend 3 months in Germany. All fees are funded through the Intercultural Student Exchange Program. 150 participants will be selected for the Cross-Cultural Scholarship in Germany. Applicants with any educational background are eligible. Both males and females can apply.

CCP 2023 is organized by the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by the IFA. The Intercultural Program is designed for those who are committed to the betterment of society through their work in their respective institutions. Participants come mainly from Muslim-majority countries (about 80% of all selected cohorts) and also from Germany.

Intercultural internships in Germany provide opportunities for interns and volunteers from participating countries and Germany. This is a paid internship program. CCP trainees from abroad receive a monthly stipend of €550 for a minimum of eight weeks and a maximum of 3 months. More details are given below:

CrossCulture Exchange Program in Germany 2023 Details:

  • Host Country: Germany
  • Internship Provider: Ifa (Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations)
  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 22nd December 2022

Topics of the Cross Culture Germany Program:

The Cross-Culture Germany Program offers experiences in the following fields:

  • Policy and society
  • Media and Culture
  • Human rights and peace
  • Sustainable development
  • Digital civil society
  • Non-formal political education
  • Climate justice
  • Civic & citizenship education

Financial Benefits:

  • A monthly allowance of 550 euros
  • Round Trip Airfare Tickets
  • Accommodation
  • A monthly ticket for public transportation
  • A refund of applicable visa fees
  • Health insurance

Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations (IFA) covers the following costs for scholarship recipients from Germany:

  • Monthly allowance of 1100 euros
  • Return ticket refund
  • Applicable visa fee refund
  • Health insurance

Eligible Countries:

Be eligible for an international program in Germany. Applicants from any of these countries are eligible.

Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil,

Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti,

India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan,

Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Russia,

Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant’s age should be between 23 to 45 years at the time of application.
  • Good written and spoken English skills.
  • The applicant must have at least two years of proven professional experience or work in a civil society organization in the country of origin.
  • The applicant can stay abroad for a long time.

Required Documents:

The following required documents are uploaded online:

  • Resume in English
  • Motivation letter
  • Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s workplace/workplace organization in the applicant’s home country, e.g from a supervisor.
  • Photo is optional.

How To Apply?

Applications for the German CrossCulture Program 2022 are submitted online. The official website link is given below.

Official Link