Talented individuals
Supporting actors of change for the common good.
Giving every talented individual an opportunity to express him- or herself fully is one of the King Baudouin Foundation’s most dearly-held missions. It is also something dear in the eyes of increasing numbers of philanthropists who wish to support talented people in Belgium and abroad. Through a number of structural initiatives and funds, the Foundation helps (future) actors of change to develop and encourage excellence when it is put in the service of the public interest.
Our activities
- through the Boost programme, provide intensive support to talented young people from vulnerable backgrounds so as to maximise their chances of success in higher education and facilitate their entry into professional life
- through the Prince Albert Fund, contribute to the development of talented young professionals’ skills in international management so that they can actively participate in the development of the Belgian economy beyond our frontiers
- through the Prince Philippe Fund, develop initiatives that enable young people from different backgrounds to meet and work together
- support the Groupe du Vendredi, a think tank whose objective is to enrich public and political debate through new but realistic ideas.
Talented individuals is part of the programme Education and development of talents
Calls for projects
Prince Albert Fund
The Fund offers a grant to young university graduates to manage a one-year business development project outside Europe for a Belgian company.
Selection announced
2021 Ernest du Bois Prize for doctoral students
Support of a doctoral research on the theme of water
Selection announced
2022 Ernest du Bois Prize for doctoral students
Support of a doctoral research on the theme of water
Soon to be closed!Grantees
Belgian American Educational Foundation
Grant a scholarship to a Belgian student or researcher for studies or research related to the water sector or the food industry
MolenGeek
In Charleroi, train talented people to become digital marketing managers, develop their passion and their skills and accompany them in their job search.
Famiglie per l'Accoglienza
Supporting adoptive and foster families to deal with the impact of lockdown on family life, through additional online professional support, self-help groups, webinars and trainin…
Publications & data
Events
Prince Albert Fund - Open door session 2021
Info session for talented Belgian professionals who want to gain experience in managing international business development projects for a Belgian company.
Partnerships, missions, specific initiatives
Prince Albert Fund
The Fund offers a grant to young university graduates to manage a one-year business development project outside Europe for a Belgian company.
Funds and philanthropic tools
College of Europe (Fund Friends of)
Philanthropists provide a full or partial scholarship for a student studying diplomacy, economics, politics or law at the Europa College.
100.000 entrepreneurs Fund (Friends of Fund)
Philanthropists support projects that develop a spirit of enterprise among youngsters aged 13 to 25 and convey to them the culture and desire for entrepreneurship.
International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation (Friends of Fund)
Philanthropists support projects of IYMF for vulnerable children, to highlight the role of art in our societies and promote European values of social inclusion.
Stories
From the Ardennes to Taiwan: an assignment that changed a life
Talented individuals
"Being outside my comfort zone, I was able to discover a new sector and develop new skills."