BLS EDUCATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAMME

AWARDS PROGRAMME DETAILS

The educational award programme aims to strengthen cultural ties through academic pursuits and artistic endeavours. Up to four prestigious awards will be granted annually, with two awards designated for UK residents studying in Luxembourg (H.R.H. the Grand Duke Jean Award) and two for Luxembourg residents studying in the UK (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Award). Each award is worth 1,000 Euros.

ELIGIBLE PROGRAMMES :

• Short courses or postgraduate studies
• Courses may be in the arts, sciences, design, craft, or conservation

H.R.H. THE GRAND DUKE JEAN AWARD

This award has received the approval and consent of H.R.H. the Grand Duke of Luxembourg in honour and memory of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Jean. Applications for the H.R.H. the Grand Duke Jean Award are open.

H.R.H. THE GRAND DUKE JEAN AWARD ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Those eligible must be UK residents
• Applicants must have a confirmed place at an accredited educational institution in Luxembourg at the time of the award
• Applicants must demonstrate how the award will benefit them, strengthen links between the two countries, and showcase their potential as effective ambassadors.
• Recipients will be required to submit a report upon completion of their award documenting their experiences and achievements. This will be published on the BLS website in whole or in part.

HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II MEMORIAL AWARD

This award has been graciously approved by His Majesty the King in honour of The late Queen. Applications for the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Award are open.

HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II MEMORIAL AWARD ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Those eligible must be Luxembourg residents
• Applicants must have a confirmed place at an accredited educational institution in the United Kingdom at the time of the award
• Applicants must demonstrate how the award will benefit them, strengthen links between the two countries, and showcase their potential as effective ambassadors.
• Recipients will be required to submit a report upon completion of their award documenting their experiences and achievements. This will be published on the BLS website in whole or in part.

AWARDS APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide (in English) a CV, information as to residence, and a cover letter including the name of two referees. Applicants must check that their referees are happy to provide a reference and that this will comment substantively on the qualities sought. It is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that referees can meet these criteria, as references that only confirm dates of employment may be discounted.

The panel will look for individuals who can demonstrate:

• Motivation and commitment to the chosen short course or postgraduate studies (“course”)
• Intellectual ability, or relevant technical or artistic skills (as appropriate)
• Inter-personal skills
• How the award would benefit the applicant’s career progression
• Integrity
• That the applicant would be an excellent ambassador of the BLS

Submit applications and references by email to awards@b-l-s.lu
Application Deadline: Applications may be submitted throughout the year. Applications will be considered at regular intervals.
Interviews will take place online.

A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE QUEEN AND H.R.H. THE GRAND DUKE JEAN

“H.M. the late Queen and H.R.H. the Grand Duke Jean through their lives of service personified the bond between the two countries.” said Michael-James Clifton, Council Member of the British-Luxembourg Society. “His Majesty the King’s gracious approval to name the award to the United Kingdom after The late Queen is an exceptional honour. We hope that the Award in honour and memory of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II will maximise the Award’s recognition, and together with H.R.H. the Grand Duke Jean Award further strengthen British-Luxembourgish ties long into the future.”