VLIR-UOS Scholarship (Belgium)

Flemish Interuniversity Council scholarships for students from 31 developing countries to pursue Master’s programs at Flemish universities in Belgium.

Citizens of 31 eligible developing countries. Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Maximum 2 years of previous study in Belgium. Under 35 for Master's. Relevant work experience (1-2 years preferred).

• Full tuition fee coverage at a Belgian university
• Monthly living allowance of approximately €1,025
• International travel costs (round-trip economy airfare)
• Health and accident insurance
• Accommodation allowance included in living stipend
• Available for Master's and training programs in Belgium
• Duration: 1–2 years depending on the program

Application, Academic transcripts, Degree certificates, CV, Motivation letter, Work experience proof, Two references, English proficiency

• Be a national and resident of one of the roughly 29 eligible countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, within the age limit (no older than 35 for a bachelor's or initial master's, 45 for an advanced master's, as of 1 January of the intake year), not having previously held a Belgian-government scholarship
• Preference goes to those working in (or aiming for) higher education, government, or civil society; choose one eligible ICP Connect programme (taught in English at a Flemish university or university college) and apply directly through that programme's host-university admission portal, indicating that you are also applying for the VLIR-UOS scholarship, with transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and passport, by that programme's deadline (deadlines vary, often around February)
• You may apply for only one ICP Connect scholarship per year. The scholarship is full: tuition, travel, insurance, and a living allowance