The Belgian American Educational Foundation Fellowship supports U.S. students and researchers pursuing advanced study or research at a Belgian university or research institution. The primary purpose of the BAEF is to instill in Belgium as well as in the United States a deep respect and appreciation for the other’s country and people.
Scholarship Details
- Awards up to fifteen fellowships each academic year
- Provides a $32,000 stipend for master's and Ph.D. students and a $35,000 stipend for postdoctoral fellows
- Fellowships are non-renewable and may last up to 12 months
- Fellowships may begin between July 1 and the beginning of January of the following year
- Recipients must reside in Belgium during the fellowship period
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must plan to enroll in a Belgian master's, Ph.D., or equivalent professional degree program while holding the fellowship, or be enrolled in a U.S. graduate program and conduct research in Belgium related to the degree
- Applicants who already hold an equivalent degree and plan to conduct research in Belgium are eligible
- Postdoctoral applicants must have no more than two years of postdoctoral research experience by July 1 of the fellowship year
Application Process
- Complete the Belgian American Educational Foundation fellowship application form
- Prepare undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts
- Write a brief autobiographical statement
- Develop a detailed study or research plan
- Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted separately by the recommenders
- Submit the completed application and all required supporting documents as PDF attachments via email to the Belgian American Educational Foundation
The Belgian American Educational Foundation Inc. is the leading independent philanthropy fostering higher education of deserving Belgians and Americans through its exchange Fellowship program.
