South-eastern Europe and the EU Leadership Development Programme - July 2006 - April 2007 Visit the site of The College of Europe Visit the site of the Transfuse Association Visit the website of the European Fund for the Balkans
Who can attend?
Up to 30 participants will be carefully selected. Interested individuals coming from the following countries are invited to apply:
  • Albania,
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina,
  • Bulgaria,
  • Croatia,
  • FYROM,
  • Greece,
  • Kosovo,
  • Moldova,
  • Montenegro,
  • Romania,
  • Serbia,
  • Turkey.

A limited number of participants will be selected from other European countries.

The Programme is specifically designed for students who are currently pursuing or are about to begin their postgraduate studies as well as recent graduates at the start of their professional career. The three parts of the Programme require full-time presence from all participants (see Programme 2009/2010).

Other requirements:

Applicants are expected to:

  • be under the age of 28 with a successful academic record
  • have an excellent level of English
  • have a high interest in the EU and international affairs;
  • possess a high degree of personal commitment and professional orientation;
  • have a first work experience through internships or voluntary work.

Preference will be given to applicants with none or limited international experience.