Young people aged 21 to 30 living in Germany can apply directly to the ASA Programme via the German version of our website.
ASA is a Programme of Engagement Global
People make the difference
Your international project – with the ASA Programme
The ASA Programme is an exchange and scholarship programme in the field of development policy. It provides scholarships to young people aged 21 to 35 from Germany and countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Southeast Europe. The programme is provided by Engagement Global gGmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The ASA Programme at a glance
- A three or six-month project phase
- Exchange with young professionals worldwide
- Collaboration in international teams
- Seminars for preparation
- Open to project applications from different thematic fields and various stakeholders
- Strong Network and Visibility
Become a project partner
The ASA Programme collaborates with project partners from various fields in Africa, Asia, Latin America and South East Europe. Every year project partners are invited to submit their project proposals for the upcoming programme cycle. During the three- or six-month project phase, participants will collaborate with your organisation on areas such as public relations, workshop and campaign design, research, and product development. If you are interested in participating in the ASA Programme, you can find more information here.
Become a participant
The ASA Programme welcomes young people interested in global interdependencies who are looking for international opportunities to exchange ideas and to engage in collaborative learning. It provides scholarships to young people aged 21 to 35 from countries in Germany, Africa, Asia, Latin America and Southeast Europe. If you are interested in participating in the ASA Programme, please contact directly the ASA project partner offering a project in your place of residence. Ideally, you have been actively involved in the respective institution before taking part in the ASA Programme.
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Education is key to advancing gender equality and sustainable futures.
Selina Nkoile
Tackling Waste Management in Berlin and Techiman
Linda, Merle and Tim are supporting the Ghana Permaculture Institute, SONED Friedrichshain e.V. and SFE school in finding ideas on how to improve waste management in Germany and in Ghana.
From participant to project partner: For Blaise, ASA was more than just a programme. It led him to the work he does professionally today—and shaped how he views international cooperation.
Khaitsa from @omutikreativ spoke about her ASA-experience as a project partner.
Traditional knowledge for modern solutions
Monika conducted research on agroforestry at the Rhine-Waal University in the German city Kleve working alongside with the Armenian NGO Shen in an international team. Her goal: promoting agroforestry systems to improve sustainability, food security, and rural incomes across the country.
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