How do I donate to the Brussels Global Fellowship fund?

Go to https://www.brusselsglobalfellowship.org/donate.html and complete the donor signup form to receive donation instructions and the active Benevity project link.

How do I apply for a Brussels Global Fellowship?

Go to https://www.brusselsglobalfellowship.org/apply.html and submit the fellowship form with your background, motivation, leadership responses, and reference details.

What does this fellowship support?

The fellowship supports participant access to Brussels European Forum, including simulations, policy briefings, and leadership development opportunities.

A fellowship program of the Munich European Forum

Preparing principled global leaders.

The Brussels Global Fellowship supports attendance to the annual Brussels European Forum. We ensure that high potential students and professionals, including from underserved and underrepresented regions, can take part in this award-winning program for building diplomacy, negotiation, and international cooperation competencies.

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The fellowship in short

Financial support for participants selected to attend the Brussels European Forum who would otherwise face barriers to attendance.

Multiple funded fellowship spots each year.
Full or partial tuition to the Brussels European Forum, including lodging and meals.
Institutional briefings at the European Union and NATO
Membership in an international network

Since 1994 MEF has cultivated a trusted global network of alumni and practitioners.

One week Simulations, debates, advocacy, media, and institutional visits in Brussels.

NATO + EU Briefings with policymakers and experts turn learning into lived experience.

Efficient We keep overhead below 1% so support reaches fellows directly.

About the Brussels Global Fellowship

The Brussels Global Fellowship funds fellowships so that access to the Brussels European Forum is defined by potential — not by circumstance. Every fellowship is a direct investment in the next generation of diplomats, policymakers, and civic leaders.

Munich European Forum

Established in Munich in 1994, MEF is a non-profit association dedicated to educating students and young professionals in diplomacy, negotiation, strategy, and global affairs. Its founding values — cooperation, tolerance, and inclusiveness — anchor an international community of members, alumni, and academic partners.

Brussels European Forum

BEF is MEF's award-winning annual program in Belgium. Over one intensive week, participants engage in simulations of the European Union, NATO, and the G-20, alongside briefings with policymakers and experts at institutions in Brussels — rigorous exercise combined with genuine institutional exposure.

Our role

We remove financial barriers so that the BEF participant community reflects the diversity of the world it aims to serve. Support the fund, apply for a fellowship, or connect with the program below.

What fellows experience at BEF

Simulations of European Union, NATO, and G-20 decision-making
Advocacy and media team roles that add realism and accountability
Briefings with experts, diplomats, and decision makers in Brussels
An enduring network of participants, alumni, and academic partners

Diplomacy Negotiation Leadership Equity of access Global networks

Who the fellowship serves

Undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and early- to mid-career professionals from around the world — especially those selected based on merit regardless of socioeconomic status within their community or country.

No prior participation in Model UN, Model NATO, or similar programs is required. We look for potential, purpose, and a readiness to contribute.

Support the fellowship

One fellowship. One participant. Lifelong impact. Your gift funds a fellowship for a future leader who may not otherwise attend the Brussels European Forum.

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Apply for a fellowship

Apply if you are ready to contribute. The fellowship is designed for participants prepared to learn, collaborate, and serve in a demanding international setting.

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