VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships in Belgium 2026/2027

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Applications for the VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships are now open for the 2026–2027 academic year. This prestigious program, launched by the Belgian foundation VLIR-UOS, supports outstanding students from Africa, Asia, and Latin America (29 eligible countries) who wish to pursue a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree at a Flemish university in Belgium. The application deadline is 28 February 2026 for entry in September 2026.

VLIR-UOS (Flemish Interuniversity Council for University Development Cooperation) funds study scholarships and academic partnerships between Flemish higher education institutions and universities in partner countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

VLIR-UOS Scholarships at a Glance

• Deadline: 28 February 2026
• Level of study: Master’s
• Eligible countries: 29
• Funding amount: €1,400 per month
• Study destination: Belgium

Benefits of the VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarship

The VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarship provides full financial support covering all study-related expenses in Belgium. Recipients benefit from:

• A monthly allowance of €1,400 for living expenses (accommodation, food, local transport, etc.)
• Full tuition fee coverage
• A round-trip flight ticket between the home country and Belgium
• Health and liability insurance covering the entire study period

The scholarship is granted for the full duration of the chosen program—12, 24, or 36 months, depending on the level of study (bachelor’s, initial master’s, or advanced master’s).

Eligibility Criteria for ICP Connect 2026

Applicants for the ICP Connect 2026 scholarships must meet all eligibility and admission requirements to avoid disqualification:

• Be a citizen and resident of one of the 29 eligible countries
• Be 35 years old or younger for a bachelor’s or initial master’s, and 45 years or younger for an advanced master’s
• Not have previously received a scholarship funded by the Belgian government
• Preference is given to candidates working in higher education, the public sector, or civil society organizations

Eligible Countries

• Sub-Saharan Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
• Middle East and North Africa: Morocco, Palestine
• Latin America and the Caribbean: Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru
• East Asia and the Pacific: Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Eligible Study Programs

Applicants must choose one of the eligible ICP Connect programs to apply for a VLIR-UOS scholarship.

1. 1. Bachelor’s degree programs (3 years):
      • Bachelor in Hotel Management
      • Bachelor in Applied Computer Science

1. Initial Master’s programs (2 years):
   • International Master of Science in Agro- and Environmental Nematology
   • International Master in Rural Development (IMRD)
   • Master in Aquaculture (IMAQUA)
   • Master in Epidemiology
   • Master in Food Technology
   • Master in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
   • Master in Statistics and Data Science
   • Master in Sustainable Development
   • Master in Transportation Sciences – Road Safety
   • Master in Water Resources Engineering (WRE)
   • Master in Nutrition and Food Systems
   • Master in Sustainable Land Management
   • Master in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems (TROPIMUNDO)
2. Advanced Master’s programs (1 year):
   • Master in Human Settlements
   • Master in Development Evaluation and Management
   • Master in Governance and Development
   • Master in Globalisation and Development
   • Master in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies (CADES)

How to Apply for the VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarship 2026

Applications must be submitted directly on the website of the university offering the program (see list above). When applying for admission, clearly indicate that you are also applying for the VLIR-UOS scholarship.

Note: You may apply for only one ICP Connect program per year.

Timeline and Notification of Results

Each program sets its own internal deadline. After the application period closes, universities forward their selection results to VLIR-UOS. Selected and waitlisted candidates will be notified by email no later than mid-June.

Contact and Assistance

For any questions about your application or the selection process, please contact the university offering the program directly (not VLIR-UOS) or join the information session scheduled for 17 November 2025.

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