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The European Union, under the EU4Belarus — SALT programme, announced the launch of the third call for applications to support education and retraining for Belarusians affected by political persecution. Applications can be submitted until May 31, 2026.
The programme is intended for Belarusian citizens aged over 18 who have been subjected to political repression after August 2020 and have lost the opportunity to work or study. If a person left Belarus before August 2020, they must prove that this occurred due to repression linked to the 2020 presidential election.
At the time of application, candidates must reside in an EU or EEA country or in one of the Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine).
The support amount is up to 10,000 euros. The funds can be used for vocational education, retraining and advanced training courses, language courses, diploma recognition, obtaining professional certificates, as well as driving courses for categories C, D and T. All activities must be completed by March 31, 2027, with a realistic start date of July 1, 2026.
To participate, applicants must complete a form, provide documents confirming repression, and develop a study plan. Payments are made directly to service providers. The results of the application review will be announced no later than June 30, 2026.