Apply Now for the Afreximbank Internship Programme 2026: Earn US$1,000 Monthly Plus US$500 Housing Allowance in Egypt

Overview

The African Export-Import Bank hosts an internship programme based in Cairo, Egypt, offering participants practical exposure to trade, finance, and development within a pan-African multilateral financial institution. Placements can last for up to six months, giving participants an opportunity to learn about the institution's operating model and contribute perspectives to its daily operations.

Who can apply

Applicants must be between 20 and 32 years of age during the application year and are preferred to be full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled at a recognised institution. Eligible candidates include nationals of Afreximbank Group member countries, students of African descent in the diaspora, and non-African students whose vision for Africa aligns with the Bank's mission. Relevant academic backgrounds include economics, business administration, finance, accounting, social sciences, statistics, law, sciences, engineering, and related fields. Candidates must be fluent in either English or French with a working knowledge of the other, while proficiency in Arabic or Portuguese serves as an advantage. Children of Afreximbank staff members are ineligible to apply.

What you get

Selected participants receive a monthly tax-free stipend of US$1,000, alongside a US$500 monthly housing allowance for eligible interns who relocate from their home countries. Additional benefits include medical insurance for the duration of the internship, required residence visa support, one week of temporary hotel accommodation with bed and breakfast during the induction period, and arrival and departure transfer arrangements.

Key dates

The application deadline is 31 October 2026.