Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures University of Toronto
The German Federal Parliament (“Bundestag”) has announced a call for applications for the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) program in Berlin in 2025. The application deadline is August 31, 2024.
In collaboration with Berlin’s three major universities, the German Bundestag offers the prestigious IPS program to politically engaged college graduates from around 50 countries, including Canada, who wish to play an important role in shaping the future of democratic cooperation – in their respective countries, and internationally.
Under the patronage of the President of the German Bundestag, the IPS program allows participants to gain first-hand knowledge of Germany’s parliamentary system and political decision-making process during a 3-month work placement with a Member of the German Parliament. Participants also take part in a rich educational program with the German political foundations and have the chance to enroll in university classes, spending a total of five months in the German capital (March 1 through July 31, 2025).
IPS is open to college graduates (bachelor’s degree or higher) who are Canadian citizens (or citizens of other participating countries), under 30 years old on March 1, 2025, and have a very good knowledge (B2+) of the German language. Candidates should also be familiar with the basic features of German politics and society. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate studies and be able to offer proof of their degree by December 31, 2024.
Further information on the program’s requirements and application materials can be found at https://www.bundestag.de/en/europe/international/exchange/ips/ips-201258
as well as
https://www.bundestag.de/europa_internationales/ips/kanada-513256 (for Canada)
Please direct any questions and submit applications to:
info@ottawa.diplo.de (Canada)
