VLIR-UOS Masters Scholarships (ICP Connect) in Belgium for 2024/2025
VLIR-UOS grants ICP Connect Master’s scholarships to students from 29 eligible countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These scholarships enable recipients to pursue an English-taught Master’s program at a Flemish university or university college in Belgium.
VLIR-UOS
Degree: Master’s
Deadline: 1/28 Feb 2024 (annual)
Study in: Belgium
Commencement: 2024
Host Institution(s):
Participating Belgian Flemish university or university college
Fields of Study/Programmes:
ICP Master’s programs at participating Belgian Universities:
Advanced Masters (1-year):
- Master of Human Settlements
- Master of Development Evaluation and Management
- Master of Governance and Development
- Master of Globalisation and Development
- Master of Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies (CADES)
Initial Masters (2-year):
- International Master of Science in Agro- and Environmental Nematology
- International Master of Science in Rural Development
- Master of Aquaculture
- Master of Epidemiology
- Master of Science in Food Technology
- Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
- Master of Statistics and Data Science
- Master in Sustainable Development
- Master of Transportation Sciences – Road Safety
- Master of Water Resources Engineering
Number of Awards:
10 scholarships are awarded for each Master’s program
Target Group:
Citizens of eligible countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Scholarship Value/Inclusions/Duration:
VLIR-UOS provides full scholarships for the total duration of the Master’s program (12/24 months). The scholarships cover tuition fees, travel, insurance, and living expenses (board and lodging).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Nationality and Country of Residence: Candidates must be nationals of one of the 29 eligible countries and must be residents of one of these countries at the time of application.
- Age: Candidates’ age on January 1 of the year of intake must be no higher than 35 for an initial master and 45 for an advanced master.
- Professional Background and Experience: Preference given to candidates employed in higher education, government, or civil society. Candidates in the private sector or newly graduated candidates may also be considered with a strong motivation and profile.
- Scholarship Applications: Candidates may apply for only one ICP Connect scholarship application per year.
- Previously Awarded Scholarships: Candidates may not have previously received a scholarship from the Belgian government and may not have enrolled in a study program at a Belgian higher education institution before January 1 of the year of intake.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply for both admission to the program and the scholarship through the university’s website. Specify your intention to apply for a scholarship when applying for the program. Deadlines vary, determined by the program, but most fall around 1 February or 28 February/1 March 2024.
Visit the official website and the specific Master’s Program website for detailed information on applying for this scholarship.
