Deadline: February 27, 2026
Applications are open for the Africa Center & Afreximbank Global Africa Gateway Summer Internship Program 2026. An essential part of the GAG initiative, the summer internship program identifies and matches highly skilled and qualified candidates in the U.S. looking for substantive professional experiences in Africa, with reputable companies and organizations based on the continent.
For its 2026 cohort, the Global Africa Gateway is recruiting 9 currently-enrolled or recently graduated students who demonstrate a strong interest in establishing professional ties to the African continent. Candidates will have the opportunity to apply for a range of experiences with particular emphasis on internships in the fields of finance, construction, commodities, law, and NGOs. Internship opportunities in summer 2026 are available across the continent.
Benefits
- Selected interns will receive a USD$10,000 stipend to cover the costs of travel, lodging, and other expenses.
Eligibility
The program is open to applicants who are:
- U.S. citizens of African descent.
- Students currently enrolled in full-time graduate-level study or recent graduates (within 6 months of graduation) from an accredited institution.
- Fluent in English and in any other African Union official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Kiswahili).
- Applicants must be aged between 22 and 35 at the time of application.
- Meet all other requirements specified in the terms of reference.
Application
Interested candidates must submit all of the following information by the deadline of February 27, 2026, at 11:59pm ET:
- 1000-word personal statement outlining their specific interests, ambitions, and why working on the continent is of interest.
- A resume/CV
- Two professional/academic references
- A passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended dates of travel.
Send all required materials by the application deadline to [email protected]. Selected candidates can expect to be notified by March 15, 2026.
For more information, visit Global Africa Gateway Summer Internship.
