VLIRUOS
VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarship in Belgium, master
- Projected date
- Projected
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Level
- Master’s
- Country
- Belgium
- Language
- English
This VLIR-UOS scholarship is for eligible nationals who also reside in one of the 25 admitted countries and want to pursue a master's degree in Belgium. It covers tuition fees, round-trip travel, health insurance, and living costs for the duration of the programme. Applications go through the host institution’s website, with the scholarship request clearly indicated.
Verified on 23 October 2026
This scholarship programme is open to students from 25 eligible countries to pursue a master's degree in Belgium: it covers tuition fees, housing, travel, and insurance, with applications expected to open for the 2027 intake. Projected date, inferred from previous years: 28 February 2027. Re-check before committing.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Interdiction de cumul de bourses
“Candidates cannot receive any other scholarship or grant to participate in this study programme or another programme simultaneously.”
Diplôme requis : Pour les masters initial (initial master) : diplôme de bachelier requis ; pour les advanced masters : diplôme de master (ou équivalent) selon conditions du programme
Expérience requise : Préférence pour candidat·e·s employé·e·s dans l'enseignement supérieur, le gouvernement ou la société civile ; les jeunes diplômé·e·s et candidats du secteur privé sans expérience peuvent être considérés
Nationality and residence
“Candidates must hold nationality from one of the 25 eligible countries and reside in any of these countries at the time of application (though not necessarily in their country of nationality).”
Limites d'âge
“Candidates for a bachelor or initial master programme 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 programme must be at least 19 years old by 1 January of the intake year.”
Procédure de candidature via l'institution
“Through the institution’s website, apply for both the programme and the scholarship. When submitting your programme application, make sure to indicate if you are also applying for a scholarship.”
Assets
Expérience professionnelle favorable
“Preference will be given to candidates employed in higher education, government, or civil society, or those targeting a career in one of these sectors.”
Potentiel d'agent de changement
“Scholars are seen as potential agents of change that may contribute to societal change in their home country (or region) after completing their studies.”
Watch points
Dates et deadlines propres à chaque programme
“Each programme sets its own deadlines.”
Programmes non disponibles pour bourse en 2027-2028
“These programmes are still ongoing but will not be available for scholarship in AY 2027-2028”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is “residence”: nationality alone is not enough, you must also live in one of the 25 eligible countries when you submit, which excludes profiles based outside the region even if they hold the right passport. The right move is to secure the host programme first, then prepare clear proof of residence and an academic file that fits the target level. The second warning is about stacking funding: no other scholarship can run alongside this one, so that point must be settled before applying. Then submit through the chosen institution and clearly indicate that you are also applying for the scholarship.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-2028 | Inferred from previous years, not published to date.La page indique que l'appel 2027-2028 devrait s'ouvrir d'ici fin octobre 2026 et la page d'appel mentionne une date limite de dépôt le 28/02/2027 | Projected |
| 2026-2027 | La page indique que l'appel 2026-2027 est désormais clos | Closed |
What is actually funded
- TuitionLes bourses couvrent les frais de scolarité pour la durée totale du programme (12/24/36 mois)
- Frais de scolaritéCouverture des frais de scolarité pour la durée complète du programme
- TravelBillet aller-retour vers la Belgique pour la durée de la bourse
- Health insuranceAssurance couverte par l'allocation ou organisée par l'établissement d'accueil, selon le cas
- AccommodationFrais de vie (board and lodging) couverts pour la durée complète du programme
- DuréeLa bourse est accordée uniquement pour la durée complète du programme (12/24/36 mois), pas de bourse partielle ou d'extension
Countries covered
Nationality of one of the 25 eligible VLIR-UOS countries and residence in one of these countries at the time of application (not necessarily the country of nationality). Age is assessed on 1 January of the intake year: a maximum of 35 for an initial master and 45 for an advanced master. Selection also favors people linked to higher education, government, or civil society, with special attention to women, vulnerable profiles, and candidates who have not studied in a high-income country.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Reference lettersLes lettres de référence font partie du processus d'admission de l'institution organisatrice
- Légalisation des documents (si applicable)Des candidat·e·s de certains pays peuvent devoir légaliser des documents via des ambassades ou consulats belges
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What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
La date limite de soumission pour l'appel ICP Connect 2027-2028 est le 28/02/2027 et la date de début du projet 01/09/2027
Method: Mention explicite lue sur la page d'appel ICP Connect 2026-2027 / FAQ · 23 October 2026
La liste complète des 25 pays éligibles est fournie sur la page dédiée
Method: Recopie de la page 'ICP Connect Scholarship Country list' · 23 October 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (vliruos.be)Primary source
Prepare for the next opening
Prepare for the next opening with a dated plan
Masterclass "Prepare your scholarship applications for 2027": live session of 2 to 3 hours, replay for 30 days, Thursday 26 November 2026 at 8 pm (Paris and Cotonou time, 7 pm in Abidjan). You leave with a one-page plan for 2027 at your level.
Reserve my place at the masterclassToday’s price and the end of reservations are shown on the masterclass page.
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The call is not open today: this is the time to build the application. Volume 2 of the collection: build a portfolio of 10 to 15 targets, turn your background into evidence and manage several applications to the decision.
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