EU Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates to Sierra Leone 2026

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Sierra Leone?

A traineeshipof up to 6 months in 2026 within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation. The tentative start date are June and October2026.

 The European Union (EU) is a close political and economic partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic missions, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy. 

The EU Delegation to Sierra Leone:

• Upholds values and interests of the European Union
• Promotes fundamental rights, good governance and accountable democracy
• Supports Sierra Leone’s development agenda and sustainable development goals for a better life for all 
• Stimulates inclusive growth, private sector and job creation

• Table of Content
• About EU–West Africa
• EU Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates to Sierra Leone
• Aim and Benefits of EU Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates to Sierra Leone
• Requirements for EU Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates to Sierra Leone Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About EU–West Africa

The European Union Delegation’s in Ghana mission is to strengthen the EU-Ghana partnership by supporting sustainable development, democracy and human rights. These priorities are at the core of all our interventions, including in cultural actions. Our cultural initiatives promote.

EU Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates to Sierra Leone

Aim and Benefits of EU Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates to Sierra Leone

• Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses.
• All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee. 

Requirements for EU Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates to Sierra Leone Qualification

• Young graduates
• Have at least a Bachelor Diploma
• Maximum one year of professional experience 
• No previous experience in the EU Institutions longer than 6 weeks 
• Citizens from the EU Member States or from candidate countries which signed an accession agreement with the EU or citizens from the host country

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address [email protected] and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (CVs in other format will not be considered)
• a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
• and an application form

Sierra Leone_Application form for multiple funded traineeships_2026.docx

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - PPI

For more Information, visit European Union webpage