2026 UNESCO Internship Program For Students Worldwide

About the scholarship

The UNESCO Internship Program is a learning opportunity for students and recent graduates to learn about UNESCO’s mandate, programmes, and processes as well as enhance their academic and technical knowledge through practical assignments.

An internship at UNESCO also enhances your academic knowledge with relevant work assignments that can help you prepare for your future career.

We will provide you with more information about the opportunity as well as how to submit your application in this post.

The UNESCO Internship Program offers you pratical work in a multicultural environment. Aside from helping you understand the Organization’s mandate, programmes and main thrusts, it also enhances your academic knowledge with relevant work assignments that can help you prepare for your future career.

Numerous internship positions are available at UNESCO offices in multiple locations. We encourage that you apply as soon as possible before the deadline.

Eligibility

• be at least 20 years old to apply.
• be currently enrolled AND on the 3rd (third) year or final year of your Bachelor’s degree; OR
• be currently enrolled in your second university degree, Master’s or PhD degree or equivalent; OR
• have finished your Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree within the last 12 months (date of completion as indicated in diploma).
• Applicants in secretarial/assistant or technical/professional assignments must be enrolled in a secretarial school or in a specialized technical/professional institution, and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution.
• have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.
• must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
• be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
• possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time bachelor’s degree but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.