ICP Connect study programmes are accredited international study programmes. We award scholarships to applicants from 29 eligible countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to attend one of the 15 master’s programmes taught in English at one or more Flemish universities. VLIR-UOS provides an annual intake of 10 new first-year scholarships for each ICP.
Host Institution(s):
Flanders – the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium – is a great destination for students from around the world. Studying in Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, Hasselt or Leuven means being welcomed by an open and multilingual society. Our higher education that offers excellent value for money in a financially sound area in the heart of Europe, boasting a high quality of life.
Level/Fields of study:
Bachelors or Masters Programme offered at the University
Level/Fields of study:
VLIR-UOS supports a selection of 10 initial and 5 advanced master programmes.
Target group:
29 eligible countries
Scholarship Benefit
Study allowance: 1,400 EUR/month includes
- living expenses, board and lodging in Belgium (covers the cost of meals, personal transportation, personal expenses (e.g. internet) and accommodation)
- health insurance
- installation costs in Belgium
- indirect travel costs
- tuition fee.
Eligibility requirments
- Nationality and country of residence: Candidates’ must be nationals of one of the 29 eligible countries and must be a resident of one of these countries (not necessarily the same country) at the time of application. Check our list of countries eligible for scholarships.
- Age: Candidates cannot be older than 35 on January 1 of the year of intake for an initial master and 45 for an advanced master.
- Professional background and experience: Preference will be given to candidates employed in higher education, government or civil society, or those targeting a career in one of these sectors. Candidates employed in the private sector or newly graduated candidates with no work experience may also be considered if they provide a strong motivation and profile.
- Scholarship applications: Candidates may apply for only one ICP Connect scholarship application per year. Candidates cannot receive any other scholarship or grant to participate in this study programme or another programme simultaneously.
- Previously awarded scholarships: Candidates may not have previously received a scholarship from the Belgian government to attend a study programme and may not have enrolled in a study programme at a Belgian higher education institution before January 1 of the year of intake.
How to apply
Five steps to apply for a scholarship:
- Confirm your eligibility based on all given criteria.
- Take a look at the selected Master’s programmes (15).
- Learn more about the Master’s programmes on their respective websites
- If you are interested in a specific programme, go to the website of the university organising this and follow the instructions.
- On the university website, apply for admission to the programme as well as for the scholarship itself. When you apply for the programme, be sure to mention whether you wish to apply for a scholarship. Do not apply for more than one Master’s programme per year.
Apply Here:
Official website:Scholarships | Vliruos