Afreximbank Internship Programme 2026–2027: Apply for an International Internship in Egypt with a US$1,000 Monthly Stipend

Overview

The African Export-Import Bank offers an internship programme based in Cairo, Egypt, designed to connect academic learning with practical experience in an international financial institution focused on advancing trade across Africa. The programme aims to help students understand how African trade is financed and promoted while giving them opportunities to contribute fresh perspectives and ideas to the Bank’s operations. Participants gain exposure to professional working environments and institutional processes related to international trade, economics, and finance.

Who can apply

Applicants must be qualifying students from Afreximbank member countries, students of African descent in the diaspora, or eligible non-African students whose vision aligns with the Bank’s mission. Candidates must be between 20 and 32 years of age in the year of application. Preferred academic fields include economics, business administration, finance, accounting, social sciences, statistics, law, sciences, engineering, and related disciplines. Candidates must be fluent in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language, while knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese is considered an added advantage.

What you get

Selected interns receive a monthly tax-free stipend of US$1,000, along with a housing allowance of US$500 for those relocating from their home countries. The programme also includes medical insurance, temporary hotel accommodation with bed and breakfast for one week during the induction period at a hotel selected by the Bank, arrival and departure transfers, and relevant residence visa support where required.