No of Traineeships

According to the EU Commission website 650 people from around the world were selected out of 2,500 applications.

Financial Benefits of Blue Book Traineeship 2024

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.

Check: World Bank IFC Global Internship Program (GIP) 2024

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.

Also Check: UNDP Internship Opportunities: Programme Specialist Positions in Local Governance and Peacebuilding

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.

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Additional Points are given for:

• Work experience, if you have
• Work or volunteering experience abroad.
• Rare fields of study

Application For Blue Book Traineeship 2024

• Deadline for October 2024 Session: 15th March 2024
• Preselection: March-April
• Selection: May – September
• Traineeship Period: 1 October 2024 – 28 February 2025