Afreximbank Group Internship Programme 2027

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Be between 20 and 32 years old in the year of application.
• Preferably be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at a recognised institution during the year of the internship.
• Be a national of an Afreximbank member country, a student of African descent in the diaspora, or an eligible non-African student whose vision aligns with Afreximbank's mission.
• Be fluent in English or French and have a working knowledge of the other language.
• Knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese is an added advantage.
• Be able to provide proof of academic enrolment and relevant academic documentation.
• Children of Afreximbank staff members are not eligible.

Afreximbank is particularly interested in students studying:

• Economics
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Accounting
• Social Sciences
• Statistics
• Law
• Sciences
• Engineering
• Related disciplines

Successful interns may receive:

• US$1,000 monthly tax-free stipend.
• Additional US$500 monthly housing allowance for eligible interns relocating from their home countries.
• Reasonable return travel support to the internship location in accordance with Afreximbank's travel policy.
• One week of hotel accommodation, including breakfast, during the induction period.
• Airport/hotel transfer on arrival and return transfer at the end of a successful internship.
• Relevant residence visa support where required.
• Medical insurance for the duration of the internship.
• Practical professional experience within Afreximbank Group.
• Exposure to African trade, trade finance and international development.
• Professional mentorship and experience working within a multinational financial institution.

Applicants should prepare:

• Letter of application.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copy of a valid international passport.
• Certified copies of relevant academic certificates.
• Proof of current academic enrolment where applicable.
• Recommendation letter from the institution of learning.

The institutional recommendation should indicate the proposed internship period, which must not exceed six months.

Applicants must also prepare:

• A short Statement of Intent, maximum one A4 page, explaining what they expect to gain from the internship programme.

• Applying without a valid international passport.
• Submitting an ordinary reference letter instead of an institutional internship recommendation.
• Failing to state the proposed internship duration in the recommendation letter.
• Writing a generic Statement of Intent.
• Exceeding the one-A4-page limit for the Statement of Intent.
• Uploading uncertified academic certificates where certified copies are requested.
• Ignoring the English/French language requirements.
• Assuming the US$500 housing allowance applies to every intern; it is specifically for eligible interns relocating from their home countries.
• Assuming the internship automatically leads to permanent employment.
• Paying third parties who claim they can guarantee selection.

1. Review the Afreximbank Internship Programme eligibility requirements.

2. Confirm that you satisfy the age requirement of 20–32 years.

3. Confirm your academic status and ensure you can provide proof of full-time undergraduate or postgraduate enrolment where applicable.

4. Prepare your application documents:

   • Application letter

   • Updated CV

   • Valid passport copy

   • Certified academic certificates

   • Institutional recommendation letter

   • One-page Statement of Intent

5. Ask your institution to clearly indicate your proposed internship period in the recommendation letter.

6. Visit the official Afreximbank Workable application portal.

7. Complete all required personal, academic and professional information.

8. Upload the requested documents in the accepted file formats.

9. Review all information carefully before submitting.

10. Submit your application through the official Workable portal.

11. Monitor your email regularly for communication from Afreximbank.

12. If selected, follow the instructions contained in the conditional internship offer.

Internship placements normally run for between three and six months, with cohorts generally associated with January and June periods.