International Parliamentary Scholarship of the Bundestag

The IPS is one of our most prestigious scholarships, offering a five-month, in-depth Berlin and Bundestag experience for highly motivated young Israelis interested in politics, journalism, and civil society.

Each year, the German Bundestag, in cooperation with Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Technische Universität Berlin, offers around 120 scholarships to young university graduates from 50 countries. The program runs annually from March 1 to July 31, and includes a full-time work placement with a Member of the German Parliament, along with seminars and special events.

The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of 700 euros, free accommodation, and health, accident, and liability insurance. It also covers travel expenses to and from Berlin.

Requirements are:

Israeli Citizenship

Interest and engagement in politics and society

University degree (MA or BA)

Very good knowledge of the German language

Under 30 years old at the start of the scholarship

Please find all the relevant info here: https://www.bundestag.de/ips_global as well as a list of requirements for the application: https://www.bundestag.de/europa_internationales/ips/israel-247020