BelCham Brights Foundation

Welcome to the landing page of the BelCham Brights Foundation, a beacon of opportunity powered by BelCham, The National Lottery of Belgium and Ghent University. If you dream of international experience, professional growth, and life-changing adventures, you've come to the right place.

Igniting Your Path to Success

The BelCham Brights Foundation, fueled by the partnership of UGhent and The National Lottery, has a mission: to light up your journey. We're here to offer 10 transformative scholarships to students and recent graduates who might be facing economic hardships. These scholarships will enable you to embark on life-changing international experiences as J-1 interns and trainees in the United States.

Requirements

  • Able to choose the internship as an elective course for the academic year 2024-2025

  • Able to do the internship in the Summer

  • Willing to extend the internship period beyond the required 20-30 working days

  • Willing to do a full-time internship

  • No reexaminations

Ready for Liftoff?

The program provides:

  • A grant worth of $700 for the plane ticket

  • $2,000 for housing

  • Insurance coverage

  • J-1 admin fees (not including U.S. government fees)

  • Costs for matching candidates with companies


You're just one click away from making your dreams a reality.

Empowering Your Potential

At BelCham, we believe in the power of young talent. We're passionate about providing valuable international experiences that not only shape your career but broaden your horizons. With our in-depth understanding of the J-1 Visa program, we're here to guide you every step of the way - from eligibility verification to the application process.

What We Will Need from You

  • A compelling motivation letter: Tell us why you aspire to intern in the United States.

  • A well-thought-out action plan: How will you prepare for this adventure?

  • A sound financial plan: Show us a breakdown of expected expenses during your internship (transport, accommodation, meals, etc.), and how you plan to fund it (family support, part-time jobs, savings, grants, etc.).

  • Socio-economic motivation: Explain why you need this scholarship from a socio-economic perspective. Feel free to share personal reasons if you wish (family situation, social circumstances).

  • Demonstrate your English proficiency: Show us that you have the language skills necessary to thrive in a relevant work environment during your internship.

  • A brief overview of the type of position you envision yourself in and the industry you would like to work in.

  • You are a student of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Ghent University

Ready to turn your dreams into reality?
Click the link below to begin your journey.

The world is waiting, and your bright future is just around the corner!

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To support the BelCham Brights Foundation, we organized a silent auction in 2023.