VLIR-UOS is offering amazing opportunities for students from developing countries to pursue full Masters Scholarships in Belgium. This scholarship is especially beneficial for African students, as half of the scholarships will be dedicated to them. And guess what? Women are given preference! How incredible is that?

The best part is that the eligible training or Masters programmes are taught in English, so language won’t be a barrier for you. Isn’t that fantastic?

Now, let’s talk about the requirements. To be eligible for an ICP Connect scholarship, you need to meet certain criteria. Firstly, you must be a national of one of the 29 eligible countries. Additionally, you should be a resident of one of these countries (not necessarily the same one) at the time of application. You can check the list of eligible countries on our website.

In terms of age, for an initial master, you cannot be older than 35 on January 1 of the year of intake. And for an advanced master, the maximum age limit is 45. So, if you fall within these age brackets, you’re good to go!

When it comes to your professional background and experience, candidates employed in higher education, government, or civil society will be given preference. However, if you’re from the private sector or a newly graduated candidate with no work experience, don’t worry! You can still be considered if you provide a strong motivation and profile.

Now, here’s an important point to note. You can apply for only one ICP Connect scholarship application per year. Also, you cannot receive any other scholarship or grant to participate in this study programme or any other programme simultaneously.

Lastly, if you have previously received a scholarship from the Belgian government or have enrolled in a study programme at a Belgian higher education institution before January 1 of the year of intake, you won’t be eligible for this scholarship.

So, what are you waiting for? VLIR-UOS supports a selection of 10 initial and 5 advanced master programmes. Take a look at our one- and two-year programmes below and grab this incredible opportunity to pursue your Masters in Belgium!

Advanced masters (one-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 (two-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

Scholarship Details:

• Hey there! Let me give you the lowdown on the VLIR-UOS scholarships.
• These amazing scholarships cover everything you need – tuition fees, travel expenses, insurance, and even your living expenses like board and lodging. How awesome is that?
• Now, here’s an important thing to note. VLIR-UOS scholarships are only available for the full duration of the Master’s programme, which is either 12 or 24 months. So, unfortunately, you can’t apply for a partial scholarship or an extension. But hey, a full scholarship is still pretty fantastic!

Requirements

• To apply for these scholarships, you need to make sure you meet all the eligibility criteria.
• Take a good look at them and confirm your eligibility. It’s always better to be sure, right?
• Next, check out the selected Master’s programmes. There are 15 of them to choose from, so you have plenty of options.
• If any of these programmes catch your eye, head over to the respective university’s website to learn more about them. Each programme has its own website, so you can get all the details you need.
• When you find a programme that you’re interested in, make sure to follow the instructions on the university’s website.
• You’ll need to apply for admission to the programme and also apply for the scholarship itself.
• Don’t forget to mention in your application that you want to apply for a scholarship.
• And remember, you can only apply for one Master’s programme per year, so choose wisely!

If you want more information about these fantastic scholarships, just visit the Official Webpage of the VLIR-UOS Masters Scholarships (ICP) 2024/2025. They’ll have all the juicy details you need. Good luck with your application!

Apply for the VLIR-UOS Masters Scholarships (ICP) for study in Flanders, Belgium (Funded)