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The Midpoint and KAS scholarships prepare talented young people for their duties in state and society and most notably in science, economics, politics and management, media and culture, as well as in international organisations.

Prerequisites for an internship are outstanding academic performance, personal suitability, political and social commitment, as well as the readiness to play an active role. We expect candidates to have a broad general education and a strong interest in political issues, a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights and to exercise tolerance with regard to different-minded people.

Benefit 1

Gain professional work experience and strengthen your CV.

Benefit 2

Acquire new skills and competencies.

Benefit 3

Grow your professional network.

Benefit 4

Make a positive contribution to the national debate.

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Parliamentary Research Programme (PRP) 2023

KAS funds internships in the South African parliament that are called the Parliamentary Research programme. As part of the programme, you work within the research and communications team of a political party and learn how politics and parliament function. This intake will focus on political communications.

Applications for this programme intake closed on 31 March 2023.

 

What is it?

A full time, six month placement as a researcher for a political party at Parliament in Cape Town (2 May - 1 November 2023). KAS pays a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses, as well as funds airtime and required travel. The stipend amount is at internship level.

Who is eligible?

Individuals with tertiary qualifications in politics, economics, law, media, communications, journalism and related fields.

What are the prerequisites?

Outstanding academic performance, personal suitability, political and social commitment. We expect candidates to have a broad general education and a strong interest in political issues, a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights and to exercise tolerance with regard to different-minded people.

What can the programme do for me? 

> Increase familiarity with structures, processes and people in Parliament.
> Opportunity to network widely in Parliament for job opportunities.
> Generally improved job prospects and deepened knowledge of political sector.
> Join the KAS alumni network.

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