CrossCulture Program (CCP) 2026 in Germany – Fully Funded Exchange Fellowship

Applications are officially open for the CrossCulture Program (CCP) 2026 in Germany. This fully funded fellowship brings together 55–60 emerging professionals and volunteers from more than 40 countries to strengthen intercultural collaboration and civil society networks.

The CCP Fellowship—funded by the German Federal Foreign Office—offers participants the opportunity to enhance their professional skills, gain hands-on experience, and build meaningful connections with organizations in Germany. The program lasts two to three months between May and November 2026.

Program Details – CCP 2026 Germany

Host Country: Germany
Fellowship Duration: May–November 2026
Funding: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: 10 December 2025

Financial Benefits

The CrossCulture Program covers all major expenses, including:

€650 monthly stipend
Round-trip airfare
Accommodation
Monthly public transportation pass
Health insurance
Visa fee reimbursement

Applicants also benefit from professional development workshops and networking activities throughout their stay.

Eligible Countries (40 Partner Nations)

Participants can apply if they reside in one of the following countries:

Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the CCP Fellowship, applicants must:

Be at least 23 years old at the time of application
Have strong English communication skills
Have a minimum of 2 years of professional or volunteer experience in a civil society organization
Work in one of the CCP focus fields

Eligible Work Fields