What does BAEF mean in EDUCATIONAL

The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that promotes educational mobility between Belgium and the United States. Founded in 1920, BAEF supports different exchange programs and activities which help offer young Belgians access to high quality American education.

BAEF offers five main types of exchange programs, including direct scholarships for study at an American institution, internships in professional settings around the world, short-term fellowships for intensive research with prominent Belgian and American institutions, and international fellowships to attend conferences or seminars abroad. In addition, BAEF also sponsors a number of special projects such as an online directory of Dutch language resources and information about Flemish culture in the United States.

Any Belgian citizen who is currently enrolled in higher education or has already graduated from university can apply for a BAEF scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate good academic standing in their home institutions and have sufficient knowledge of English to participate successfully in an American institution.

Scholarships typically last one academic year (nine months). However, if you wish to extend your stay to two academic years (18 months), you will need to reapply each year and secure additional funding.

Yes! Most scholarships cover tuition fees, books/learning materials, transportation costs, insurance fees, as well as living expenses while attending an American institution. Additional funds may also be provided for certain specialized courses or activities associated with your studies.

Yes! Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the nearest US embassy or consulate prior to applying for a visa as processing times can vary depending on your country of origin. Additionally, staff from BAEF can provide assistance with visa applications when needed.

All relevant information regarding eligibility criteria and application requirements can be found on the official website at www.baeoundation.org/scholarships/application/. Furthermore, detailed instructions about how to complete the online application form are available here as well.

Yes! In some special cases where financial circumstances have changed significantly since submitting their initial application form, applicants may request additional financial aid up until one month before they depart for an American institution by completing an extra financial aid request form provided by BAEF on our website.

Applications open each year at the start of March with deadlines usually taking place at around mid-May each year - please visit our website regularly for up-to-date information regarding deadlines and other important dates throughout the application process.