Applications for the 2025 VLIR-UOS Scholarships for Master Programs (ICP Connect) are now open.

About the program;

The ICP Connect study programs ward scholarships to applicants from 30 eligible countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to attend one of the study programs taught in English at one or more Flemish universities or universities of applied sciences and arts.

Requirements to apply for the scholarships;

Candidates who meet the following criteria* may apply for an ICP Connect scholarship:

  1. Nationality and country of residence: Candidates must hold nationality from one of the 30 eligible countries and reside in any of these countries at the time of application (although not necessarily in their country of origin).
  2. Age: Candidates for a bachelor or initial master program cannot be older than 35 as of 1 January of the intake year, while candidates for an advanced master cannot be older than 45. Additionally, candidates for a bachelor program must be at least 19 years old by 1 January of the intake year.
  3. Professional background and experience: Preference will be given to candidates employed in higher education, government, or civil society, or those targeting a career in one of these sectors. Newly graduated candidates or those employed in the private sector with no work experience may also be considered if they provide strong motivation and a compelling profile.
  4. Scholarship applications: Candidates may apply for only one ICP Connect scholarship per year. Candidates cannot receive any other scholarship or grant to participate in this study program or another program simultaneously.
  5. Previously awarded scholarships: Candidates may not have previously received a scholarship from the Belgian government to attend a study program, nor may they have enrolled in a study program at a Belgian higher education institution before 1 January of the year of admission.
    Benefits

VLIRUOS ICP Connect scholarships cover tuition fees, travel, insurance and living expenses (board and lodging). VLIRUOS only offer scholarships for the full duration of the study program (12/24/36 months). It is not possible to apply for a partial scholarship or an extension.

Steps to apply for a scholarship:

  1. Check if you are eligible based on all given criteria.
  2. Learn more about the selected study programs. If you’re interested in a specific program, visit the website of the institution that offers it and follow the provided instructions.
  3. Through the institution’s website, apply for both the program and the scholarship. When submitting your program application, make sure to indicate if you are also applying for a scholarship. Do not apply for more than one ICP program per year.

Visit the Official Webpage of the VLIR-UOS Scholarships for master Programs (ICP Connect) for more information.

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