Requirements
With the ASA Programme, you work on a project together with other young people from Germany, Africa, Asia, Latin America and Southeast Europe. Below you find an overview of the requirements for participation.
The ASA Programme is an ideal choice for you if you want to develop a deeper understanding of global interdependencies, gain new perspectives, and actively contribute to a more sustainable world while also gaining professional experience in the field of your interest.
Note: Non-German citizens living outside of Germany cannot apply directly via the online platform. Participants from partner countries are selected directly by the project partners abroad and are already involved with these partners. If you are part of an institution, NGO or university and would like to propose a project for the ASA Programme, please visit the website directed to project partners.
The requirements at a glance
ASA participants are required to:
- be between 21 and 35 years of age;
- have very good English language skills (at least B2-level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR));
- have knowledge of the project language (English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish);
- be available full-time for the entire six-month project phase (three months in Germany and three months in your country of residence), including individual preparation prior to travelling to Germany;
- be available and willing to participate in all seminars;
- not have already participated in the ASA Programme;
- be involved with the project partner in the partner country, but not in a leadership position, and be successfully selected by them.
ASA participants should:
- have relevant professional or academic knowledge related to the project;
- be willing to work in diverse teams and open to intercultural exchange;
- be motivated, interested in global issues and eager to learn;
- actively contribute to the project and maintain regular contact with the project partners.