The VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Study Scholarship for 2025 is designed to support students from 30 eligible developing countries in pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in English at prestigious universities in Flanders, Belgium.
This fully funded scholarship covers tuition, travel, insurance, and living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Applicants for bachelor or initial master’s programs must be under 35 as of January 1 of the intake year, and under 45 for advanced master’s programs. Bachelor applicants must be at least 19 years old.
- Citizenship and Residency: Applicants must be citizens and residents of one of the 30 eligible countries at the time of application.
- Background: Preference is given to candidates with experience in higher education, government, civil society, or a career in one of these areas. Newly graduated applicants or those from the private sector are eligible if they have strong motivation.
- Motivation: Candidates must show a commitment to transfer knowledge and contribute to sustainable development, becoming “agents of change” after completing their studies.
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Scholarship Limit: You can apply for only one ICP Connect scholarship per year and must not have studied in Belgium or enrolled in a Belgian institution before the intake year.
- Gender and Regional Balance: The scholarship encourages female applicants and ensures a regional balance among awardees.
- Leave No One Behind: Applicants from vulnerable groups receive priority.
Eligible Courses
Professional Bachelors (3 years)
- Bachelor of Hotel Management
- Bachelor of Applied Computer Science
Initial Masters (2 years)
- International Master of Science in Agro- & Environmental Nematology
- Master of Aquaculture (IMAQUA)
- Master of Epidemiology
- Master in Sustainable Development
- Master of Transportation Sciences – Road Safety
- Master of Water Resources Engineering (WRE) and more.
Advanced Masters (1 year)
- Master of Human Settlements
- Master of Governance and Development
- Master of Globalisation and Development
- Master of Development Evaluation and Management
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition coverage
- Travel expenses
- Insurance
- Living expenses, including board and lodging
- Duration of the scholarship depends on the program (1-3 years)
Application Process
- Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet all requirements.
- Explore Study Programs: Research the available courses on the university websites.
- Apply: Submit applications for both the program and scholarship on the respective university website, indicating your interest in the scholarship. Each program has a unique deadline, and selection results will be communicated by mid-June.
- Visit the official VLIR-UOS website or the specific program’s website to find further details and application links.
Application link: https://www.vliruos.be/get-funded/study-scholarships
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