ARES Scholarship in Belgium 2027/28 (Fully Funded)
Applications are open for the fully funded ARES Scholarship in Belgium for the 2027/28 academic year, offering specialized Bachelor’s, Master’s, and training courses. This opportunity is intended for international students and professionals from eligible partner countries.
Overview
The ARES Scholarship in Belgium invites international professionals and students to enroll in specialized Bachelor’s degrees, specialized Master’s programs, and short continuing training courses at higher education institutions within the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Funded by the Government of Belgium through ARES, the initiative aims to enhance expertise in development-related subjects rather than provide full-time conventional degrees. Program durations span one year for advanced Bachelor's and Master's courses, and two to six months for training programs.
Benefits
- Round-trip international travel expenses
- Living allowance
- Tuition fee coverage (for specialized Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
- Visa application fee support (for specialized Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
- Miscellaneous program-related costs (for continuing education)
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
Eligibility
- Must be a citizen, resident, and employee of one of the 32 ARES partner-eligible countries across Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Asia.
- Must hold a prior higher education diploma (such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree).
- Must possess a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience within an ARES partner country.
How to Apply
Application submission is free and conducted online via the GIRAF platform. Interested candidates should adhere to the following procedural steps:
- Register for a GIRAF account and wait for validation by ARES.
- Log in and navigate to “Application for international training,” then select “My tasks” followed by “Competitive calls” to access the form.
- Complete the application fields, with the option to save progress before final submission.
- Submit the finalized application form.
Required documentation typically includes recommendation letters, certified copies of academic diplomas and transcripts, proof of professional occupancy for the past five years, a nationality certificate or passport copy, and any necessary pre-project documents.
Deadline
The application deadline is 18th September 2026.