Apply for scholarship support

Tell us why you should be in Brussels.

The Brussels Global Fellowship is designed for students and young professionals with leadership potential, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to shape global cooperation. We want applications from strong candidates who need help crossing the financial gap.

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Application process

1. Submit the online application

Provide contact information, education details, and a short summary of your background.

2. Answer two short essays

Tell us about a global challenge and a time you showed leadership, initiative, or resilience.

3. Add a reference

Share one academic, professional, or community reference who can speak to your strengths.

4. Final review

Selected finalists may be invited for a short interview before awards are finalized.

Selection criteria

Leadership potential
Academic or professional achievement
Commitment to community impact
Interest in international affairs and global challenges
Clarity and quality of written responses
Financial need, where applicable

Students Young professionals Underserved communities Global ambition

Scholarship application

This static form captures the core application so the fellowship can run on a low-cost GitHub Pages setup. You can later replace the endpoint with a dedicated admissions tool if needed.

Full name

City / country

Current status

School, program, or organization

Why do you want to attend BEF?

Describe a leadership moment that mattered.

Why is scholarship support important for you?

Reference name

Reference email

Resume or note link

Applicants receive the next-step email automatically after submission.