Scholarship Overview
The VLIRUOS ICP Connect Scholarship Programme for the 2027–2028 academic year provides fully funded study opportunities at Flemish higher education institutions in Belgium. Designed to address sustainable development challenges, the funding covers 12 English-taught programmes. These include professional bachelor’s degrees, initial master’s degrees, and advanced master’s degrees lasting between 12 and 36 months. Academic focus areas span subjects such as food systems, marine and lacustrine science, transportation safety, tropical biodiversity, and land management. Studies commence in September 2027, with an overall application deadline of 28 February 2027, though individual programmes may set earlier closing dates.
Benefits
Recipients receive financial support for the full duration of their chosen academic programme. The funding package covers essential living expenses, including board and lodging. Partial scholarships and duration extensions are not permitted under this framework. Additional benefit details, such as airfare coverage, are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must hold nationality and maintain residence in one of the 25 eligible target countries across four main regions:
- Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
- Middle East and North Africa: Morocco and Palestine.
- Latin America and the Caribbean: Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, and Peru.
- Southeast Asia: Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Age restrictions apply based on the degree level. Candidates applying for professional bachelor’s or initial master’s degrees must not exceed 35 years of age on 1 January of the intake year, and bachelor’s applicants must be at least 19 years old. Candidates for advanced master’s degrees must be 45 or younger on that date. Priority is given to individuals working in government, civil society, or higher education, though recent graduates with strong profiles may also qualify. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should consult the official VLIRUOS website to review overall eligibility guidelines and explore the 12 eligible degree options. Applicants must fulfill individual university requirements, including English proficiency and academic background, and submit their application through the host institution before the specific deadline.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.