Bureau International Jeunesse (BIJ) - "Tremplin Job" Internship Grants

What the "Tremplin Job" grant gives you

You will receive a lump-sum grant of 250 EUR per week for an internship abroad with a company, organisation or association. The placement will last 3 to 12 weeks and will comprise 20 to 38 hours per week. Your international travel expenses will also be reimbursed at the cheapest available fare for each mode of transport, up to a maximum of 1,000 EUR. The grant is provided by the Bureau International Jeunesse (BIJ), an organisation for youth mobility run by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles in Belgium. The BIJ team also offers a meeting to discuss your project idea and will support you throughout the entire process.

Who can apply

• Age: You are between 18 and 35 years old.
• Where you live: You speak French and have been living in Wallonia or Brussels for at least 2 years. Non-Belgians may also apply, but must provide evidence that they have had their main residence there for 2 years.
• Your status: You are a jobseeker or an employee, not a student.
• Language: You have at least a basic knowledge of the language spoken in the country you are travelling to.
• Where you go: Every country in the world, with the exception of Quebec, which has its own programme. Neighbouring countries take priority.
• How often: A Tremplin scholarship can be awarded once a year and a maximum of twice in total. Priority is given to those who have no previous international experience and have not previously received a BIJ scholarship.
• What the placement cannot be: This is not a compulsory work placement as part of a school or university course, nor is it a humanitarian or development project, nor is it a post as a French teacher, nor is it a work placement that is already funded by Actiris or Forem.

How to apply

First, find a host organisation abroad, then create an account and submit your application documents online via the e-BIJ platform. You can submit your application documents on the 1 of each month. Your project can start no earlier than 6 weeks after submission, and you will receive the committee’s decision by the end of the month in which you applied.