Are you prepared for a five-month stint in Europe? Annually, the European Commission offers a paid traineeship spanning five months. Applications are currently open for the European Commission Blue Book Traineeship 2024, scheduled for the October 2024 session. This opportunity is available to all EU citizens as well as non-EU nationals. The EC Blue Book Training program will take place in Belgium and Luxembourg. Preference is given to applicants without prior work experience.
The European Commission will cover all expenses, making this a fully funded traineeship program. Undergraduate students or graduates holding a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for the Blue Book Traineeship. Additionally, some positions are reserved for students enrolled in a master’s degree program.
No of Traineeships
According to the EU Commission website 650 people from around the world were selected out of 2,500 applications.
Financial Benefits
Applicants who will Join the Blue Book Traineeship Program in Europe don’t have to pay for anything. The EU Commission will cover:
- Monthly allowance of €1,376 per month. The Grant/living allowance is paid at the end of each month.
- Visa costs will be reimbursed.
- Medical fees will be reimbursed.
- The EU will cover the travel expenditure. (Airfare Tickets)
- The Commission does not cover accommodation expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- The EC Blue Book traineeship is open to all EU citizens, as well as a limited number of seats for non-EU nationals.
- Have completed a standard 3-year higher education degree.
- have no prior work experience of any kind.
- Good knowledge of English.
- No need for IELTS or TOEFL tests.
- Work five 8-hour days – 40 hours per week in total.
- 2 days’ paid leave per month.
- There is no age limit for participating in the traineeships.
Supporting Documents
A copy of your:
- valid ID card or passport
- university qualifications of studies completed before the deadline for applications
- Proof of
- university exchange programs abroad, participation in EU or international programs, seminars, or workshops
- all declared language skills (other than mother tongue/s)
- all declared work experience.
Additional Points are given for:
- Work experience, if you have
- Work or volunteering experience abroad.
- Rare fields of study
Timeline
- Deadline for October 2024 Session: 15th March 2024
- Preselection: March-April
- Selection: May – September
- Traineeship Period: 1 October 2024 – 28 February 2025
How to Apply for the European Commission Blue Book Traineeship?
The application procedure for the EU Blue Book Traineeship consists of three steps:
- Create an EU Login account or log in with an existing one.
- Complete and submit the application form along with your supporting documents
- If successful, you will be invited to check the openings published on the VBB portal and apply for a chosen traineeship post.
- Carefully read the step-by-step procedure on how to apply (Here).
