{"id":895,"date":"2026-02-02T06:13:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T06:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=895"},"modified":"2026-02-02T17:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T17:13:31","slug":"icp-connect-scholarships-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/icp-connect-scholarships-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"VLIROUS ICP Connect Scholarship 2026, Fully Funded"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We are excited to announce the launch of our ICP Connect scholarships call for students starting in September 2026. We are offering full scholarships for 20 programmes. Hurry and apply for this great opportunity at your doorstep as it won’t be here forever.<\/p>\n

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VLIROUS ICP Connect Scholarship 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

ICP programmes equip students to become leaders and change agents in their fields, contributing to societal transformation across various sectors. Students from\u00a029 eligible countries<\/a>\u00a0in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are invited to apply for these scholarships (with Mali recently added to the list).<\/p>\n

Scholarship Overview Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Item<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n12 \/ 24 \/ 36 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Budget<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Scholarship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Call Submission Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n28 February 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Project Start Date<\/strong><\/td>\n01 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Benefits <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Scholarships from VLIRUOS ICP Connect provide living expenses (board and housing), travel, tuition, and insurance. Scholarships are only available for the entire study year (12, 24, or 36 months). Applications for an extension or a partial scholarship are not accepted.<\/p>\n

The cost of scholarships may vary depending on government funding decisions.<\/p>\n

Criteria <\/strong><\/h3>\n

After completing their studies, academics are viewed as potential change agents who could help bring about societal change in their home nation (or region) according to the ICP Connect paradigm. Following an impartial assessment of their scholarship applications using the following standards, scholars are chosen:<\/p>\n

Professional experience: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Candidates who can show a higher likelihood of applying and\/or transferring newly acquired knowledge and skills after graduation in a sustainable development context such as in the government, higher education, civil society, or private sector will be given preference, helping to bring about positive societal change.<\/p>\n

Gender balance: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

The goal is to grant ICP Connect scholarships to a balanced number of male and female applicants. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply by VLIRUOS.<\/p>\n

Regional balance: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

If there are enough eligible applicants, a fair representation of academics from other nations and areas is sought.<\/p>\n

Leave No One Behind (LNOB): <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Candidates from vulnerable groups shall be given preference where there are equally competent applicants.<\/p>\n

Scholarships previously awarded: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Candidates who have never been awarded a scholarship to study for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a higher-income nation will be given preference.<\/p>\n

Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Candidates may apply for an ICP Connect scholarship if they fulfil the following requirements:<\/p>\n

Nationality and place of residence: Applicants must be citizens of one of the 30 qualifying nations and be residing in one of these nations at the time of application, though not always in their home country.<\/p>\n

Age: <\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Yes, candidates for a bachelor or initial Master programme cannot be older than 35 as of January 1 of the intake year, while candidates for an advanced Master programme cannot be older than 45.<\/p>\n

Additionally, candidates for a bachelor programme must be at least 19 years old by January 1 of the intake year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Professional background and experience: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Candidates working in government, civic society, or higher education, or aspiring to work in these fields, will be given preference. If they have a compelling profile and sufficient motivation, recently graduated individuals or those working in the private sector without any prior job experience may also be taken into consideration.<\/p>\n

Applications for scholarships: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Applicants are only permitted to submit one ICP Connect scholarship application year. To engage in this study program or another program concurrently, candidates are not eligible to earn any other grants or scholarships.<\/p>\n

Previously awarded scholarships: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Candidates may not have previously received a scholarship from the Belgian government to attend a study program, nor may they have enrolled in a study program at a Belgian higher education institution before 1 January of the year of intake.<\/p>\n

Application Instructions <\/strong><\/h3>\n

How to submit a scholarship application:<\/p>\n