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European Commission Blue Book Traineeship (Belgium)

Last verified 25 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Paid 5-month traineeship at the European Commission in Brussels and Luxembourg, open to graduates of any nationality including African countries — two intakes per year.

Provider
European Commission
Host country
Belgium
Deadline
January and August (twice yearly)
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
University graduates of any nationality with a Bachelor's degree or higher and strong English, French or German.
Funding
Paid (~€1,400/month + travel + insurance)
Study level
Internship
Deadline
January and August (twice yearly)

Key eligibility criteria

  • University graduates of any nationality with a Bachelor's degree or higher and strong English, French or German.

Recorded funding information

  • Paid (~€1,400/month + travel + insurance)

About the European Commission Blue Book Traineeship (Belgium) (2026)

## About the Programme The European Commission's Blue Book Traineeship places around 1,800 trainees per year in EU institutions in Brussels and Luxembourg for two five-month sessions (March–July and October–February). About 10% of places are reserved for non-EU nationals, including students and graduates from African countries. ## What is Offered - Monthly grant of approximately €1,400 - Travel allowance to and from the duty station - Accident and health insurance - Access to EU institutional networks, training and policy work ## Eligibility - University degree (3-year Bachelor or higher) completed before the deadline - Very good knowledge of English, French or German (B2+) - Knowledge of a second EU language for EU nationals (waived for non-EU candidates) - Open to all nationalities — non-EU quota explicitly includes African graduates ## How to Apply Apply online via the Commission's Traineeships Office. Calls open twice a year (typically January for the October session and August for the March session).

Funding information

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  • Paid (~€1,400/month + travel + insurance)

European Commission Blue Book Traineeship (Belgium) eligibility

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  • University graduates of any nationality with a Bachelor's degree or higher and strong English, French or German.

European Commission Blue Book Traineeship (Belgium) document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the European Commission Blue Book Traineeship (Belgium) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/select-language?destination=/node/1 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: University graduates of any nationality with a Bachelor's degree or higher and strong English, French or German.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: January and August (twice yearly). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    European Commission Blue Book Traineeship (Belgium) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: January and August (twice yearly). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      January and August (twice yearly)

      Provider deadline information: January and August (twice yearly). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Editorial review: verified that non-EU quota explicitly includes African graduates.
    Last checked 5/25/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the European Commission Blue Book Traineeship (Belgium)?+

    University graduates of any nationality with a Bachelor's degree or higher and strong English, French or German.

    What funding does the European Commission Blue Book Traineeship (Belgium) offer?+

    Listed funding: Paid (~€1,400/month + travel + insurance). Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: January and August (twice yearly). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/select-language?destination=/node/1 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: University graduates of any nationality with a Bachelor's degree or higher and strong English, French or German.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: January and August (twice yearly). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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