African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is accepting applications for its 2027/2028 internship programme. The application deadline is 31 October 2026. The programme introduces students to African trade, trade finance and the Afreximbank Group's mandate and operations.
Who is eligible?
- Nationals of Afreximbank member countries, students of African descent in the diaspora and non-African students whose vision for Africa aligns with the Group's mission are eligible.
- Candidates must be aged 20 to 32 in the year of application.
- Applicants fluent in English or French must also have a working knowledge of the other language. Arabic or Portuguese is an advantage.
- Students with proof of full-time undergraduate or postgraduate enrolment in a recognised institution during the internship year are preferred.
- Relevant study areas include economics, business administration, finance, accounting, social sciences, statistics, law, sciences, engineering and related disciplines.
- Children of Afreximbank staff are not eligible.
Selection is based on merit. The list of member countries is available through the Bank's website.
Internship benefits
- Medical insurance during the internship.
- A tax-free monthly stipend of US$1,000.
- A US$500 monthly housing allowance for interns relocating from their home countries.
- For eligible arriving interns, one week of bank-selected hotel accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis during induction.
- Transfers to the hotel on arrival and on departure at the end of a successful internship.
- A residence visa for the internship period if required.
How to apply
Applicants can use the Afreximbank internship application page before 31 October 2026. Additional programme information is available on the Afreximbank internship information page.
