VLIRUOS ICP Connect Scholarships to Study in Belgium, 2025/2026
- February 1, 2025.
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Dreaming of pursuing higher education in Belgium? The ICP Connect Scholarships 2025-2026 offered by the Belgian agency VLIRUOS present an outstanding opportunity for students from developing countries. These scholarships aim to promote international cooperation and sustainable development through bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
VLIRUOS is the operational agency of the Flemish University Council, focused on university cooperation for development. It funds scholarships and partnerships between Flemish academics (from the non-French-speaking region of Belgium) and partner institutions in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, with an emphasis on global sustainable development.
Benefits of VLIRUOS ICP Connect Scholarships
VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarships fully cover tuition fees and provide a monthly stipend to students. Additionally, beneficiaries receive comprehensive health insurance and round-trip airfare between their home country and Belgium. An installation allowance is also provided to ease their arrival in Belgium. Finally, costs related to the program, such as study visits and internships, are covered.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the VLIRUOS scholarship, you must:
- Nationality: Be a citizen and resident of an eligible country at the time of application.
- Degree: Hold an undergraduate degree relevant to the chosen master’s program.
- Excellence: Demonstrate a strong academic record.
- Age: Be under 35 for initial master’s programs and under 45 for advanced master’s programs. Applicants to a bachelor’s program must be at least 19 years old.
- Language: Be proficient in the program’s language of instruction (English).
- Commitment: Commit to returning to your home country after graduation to contribute to its development.
Eligible Countries for VLIRUOS Scholarships
VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarships are intended for students from developing countries. Eligible countries include:
- Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe.
- Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Palestine, Philippines, Vietnam.
- Latin America: Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru.
Eligible Study Programs
The programs offered by VLIR-UOS ICP Connect are taught in English:
Professional Bachelors (3 years)
Initial Master’s (2 years)
- International Master of Science in Agro- and Environmental Nematology
- International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD)
- Master of Aquaculture (IMAQUA)
- Master of Epidemiology
- Master of Food Technology
- Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
- Master of Statistics and Data Science
- Master of Sustainable Development
- Master of Transportation Sciences – Road Safety
- Master of Water Resources Engineering (WRE)
- Master of Nutrition and Food Systems
- Master of Sustainable Land Management
- Master of Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems (Mundus tropicalis c/o TROPIMUNDO)
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)
Application Procedure for VLIRUOS Scholarships
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the VLIRUOS scholarship should follow the instructions below.
Find an eligible master’s program that matches your interests. Visit the university’s website offering the program and apply for both admission to the program and for the scholarship itself. Be sure to mention that you wish to apply for a VLIRUOS scholarship.
The application deadline varies by institution and is set for either February 1, 2025 or February 28, 2025. Please check the list of deadlines accordingly.
Contact
For more information, consult the official program website or the Belgian university offering your chosen program.
