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
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 announcedGrantees
Bärenstark Kinderintensivpflege e. V.
Support intensive care facilities for children with degenerative diseases and therapies such as clown therapy, dog therapy, music therapy.
TGE - FR - Insead
In honour of the late Michele Pedercini, create a new scholarship for Italian students and support diversity, equity and inclusion in management functions.
Teach For Belgium
Expanding the continuing education modules on classroom management in schools with many socially and economically vulnerable pupils, for the benefit of all starting teachers in B…
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
YouthStart Belgium Fonds
Encouraging young people with an entrepreneurial attitude to start up initiatives that will benefit the public.
Ernest du Bois (Fund)
Support for students whose studies have applications in the water sector and food industry, as well as for projects combatting water poverty.
Fund United World Colleges
Belgian students are selected to take part in a programme of international studies, some of whom may be awarded a study grant. The course lasts for two years and prepares student…
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."