The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched applications for its 2025 internship programme, providing students and recent graduates with a chance to gain valuable industry experience — and earn $1,000 a month while doing so.
Designed to build the next generation of experts in trade, finance, and development, the internship spans six months and includes a monthly tax-free stipend of $1,000. Those relocating from outside the host country will also receive an additional housing allowance of $500. The initiative is not only about financial support but also about mentorship and skill-building, with interns guided by professionals in various departments of the Bank.
Eligibility, Application, and Placement
To qualify, applicants must be between 20 and 32 years old in 2025 and enrolled in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programmes. They must be pursuing disciplines such as economics, finance, accounting, law, engineering, statistics, or the social sciences. Proficiency in English or French is required, with Arabic or Portuguese as a bonus.
The internship is open to students from Afreximbank member countries, Africans in the diaspora, and even non-Africans who are passionate about the Bank’s mission to accelerate development on the continent. Interns may be placed at the Bank’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, or across its other group entities around Africa.
Before deployment, interns will undergo a structured orientation and later work within departments that align with their academic training. Rotations across value chain departments and personalised mentorship are also part of the experience.
According to Afreximbank, “Applications are accepted all year round, but the deadline for the current cycle is April 30, 2025.” Candidates must apply through the official internship portal, submitting essential documents like a CV, valid passport, certified academic records, a recommendation letter from their school, and a one-page Statement of Intent.
Successful applicants will have two weeks to confirm their participation and provide all documents. Those who fail to meet the deadline will forfeit their placement.
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