Explore the application process for Uganda-based interns seeking an enriching agricultural exchange experience in Germany. Learn the requirements, steps, and access downloadable documents to begin your journey.
International Exchange Application Process
- Required documents
- Guidelines
- Receive application?
Required documents
- Registration Form-Schorlemer Stiftung
- Health Questionnaire-Schorlemer Stiftung
- Application for the placement of an internship abroad
- Consent Data Collection (GDPR)
- Letter of Motivation
- CV
- Certificate of completion traineeship/ Study certificate/ Enrolment certificate
- Copy of passport
- Current passport pictures
- Digital photograph of yourself
Guidelines
- The documents must be completed independently.
- All forms and other written documents must be sign by hand.
- Please send the complete documents digital by e-mail. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- Under Letter of Motivation, Introduce yourself in English and write why you want to do an internship in Germany. Write something about your family, your theoretical and practical work experience.
- Copy of intermediate/final certificate with subject-related reference or study certificate/certificate of enrollment/degree, stamped and signed by the vocational school, college, or university.
- Biometric and identical images, only necessary when submitting the visa
- Copy of passport must not older than 10 years, Valid for at least 3 months after return to Uganda, With at least two empty pages.
- Once UNYFA received all necessary documents and the program fees (€50), we will forward your application to our partner in Germany (Schorlemer Stiftung – DBV, Germany) and the search for a farm for you can start.
- Describe in the registration form exactly what type of farm you are considering and what your focus is.
Receive application?
- First we check your documents. It may happen that we ask you to improve your documents (Letter of motivation etc.). There are very good templates on the internet that you can use. Always ask yourself the question: Would you, as a manager, get involved with this application?
- After checking the documents, we will forward them to our partner organization in Germany (Schorlemer Stiftung – DBV, Germany). DBV eventually will contact you for conducting an interview via Skype or Whatsapp. This is only because our partner wants to get to know the applicants beforehand and settle some questions so kindly be open for that.
- We receive an internship offer from the partner organization, which we forward to you. It contains information about the operation and the daily tasks on the farm. In case you have some questions concerning your placement offer, don’t hesitate to contact us.
- After the confirmation from you, we will send you the visa application documents, which you must return to us filled out and signed. This includes insurance documents from our partner which we will forward to you. Our partner will provide an insurance at R+V insurances for the whole period of the program.
- Our partner will book the flights to Germany for the whole group of applicants as soon as visa have been granted to everyone.
- And last but not least, we want to remind every applicant to kindly be active on social media channels in order to share experiences and impressions of your time abroad with us and especially with our partner in Germany. DBV will appreciate it if you would cooperate with DBV’s social media contact during your internship.
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About UNYFA
Founded in 2016 and launched in 2017, UNYFA unites thousands of young farmers across Uganda.
Our Mission
Empowering youth in agriculture to drive innovation, productivity, and sustainable economic growth.
Our Impact
Connecting over 35,000 young farmers through 50+ associations to promote agricultural development nationwide.
Testimonials
Testimonials
“Participating in this program has greatly improved my farming knowledge and exposure. The practical training and networking opportunities have helped me adopt better agricultural practices on my farm.”
“I gained valuable hands-on experience and learned modern farming techniques. The exchange program opened my mind to innovation, sustainability, and improved farm management strategies that I now apply daily.”
“This opportunity exposed me to advanced farming systems and teamwork. I especially appreciated the mentorship and cultural exchange, which strengthened my confidence and professional growth in agriculture.”
“The program was insightful and well organized. I learned new agribusiness ideas, improved my skills, and connected with inspiring farmers who are passionate about transforming agriculture.”
“I was impressed by the level of organization and learning experience. The program helped me understand modern farming methods and encouraged me to think bigger about agribusiness opportunities.”
“This experience was life-changing. I gained practical knowledge, built new friendships, and improved my understanding of sustainable farming, which I am now implementing in my community.”
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