VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships

Critères d'éligibilité

Applicants must be nationals and residents of one of the 29 eligible countries in Africa, Asia, or Latin America. Candidates for Bachelor's or initial Master's programs must be under 35, while advanced Master's candidates must be under 45. Preference is given to those employed in higher education, government, or civil society, or those targeting a career in these sectors.

Présentation du programme

## About the award The VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships provide fully funded opportunities for individuals from 29 eligible countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to pursue various Bachelor's and Master's programs in Belgium. These scholarships are designed to foster societal change in the scholars' home countries by equipping them with relevant knowledge and skills through accredited international study programs at Flemish universities and universities of applied sciences and arts. ## What's covered The VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarships are comprehensive, covering tuition fees, travel expenses, insurance, and living expenses (including board and lodging). The scholarship is awarded for the entire duration of the chosen study program, whether it is 12, 24, or 36 months. Partial scholarships or extensions are not available. Please note that scholarship costs may be subject to change based on government funding decisions. ## Who can apply Eligible candidates must hold nationality from and reside in one of the 29 specified countries. Age restrictions apply: candidates for Bachelor's or initial Master's programs must be under 35 as of January 1 of the intake year, and at least 19 for Bachelor's; advanced Master's candidates must be under 45. While preference is given to those already working in higher education, government, or civil society, newly graduated individuals or those in the private sector with strong motivation are also considered. Applicants can only apply for one ICP Connect scholarship per year and must not be receiving any other scholarship or grant for this or another program simultaneously. Additionally, candidates must not have previously received a Belgian government scholarship for a study program or have been enrolled in a Belgian higher education institution before January 1 of the intake year. Selection prioritizes candidates with strong motivation and professional goals aligned with sustainable development, demonstrated potential to transfer knowledge, gender balance (encouraging female applicants), regional balance, and those from vulnerable groups (LNOB principle). ## How to apply To apply for a VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarship, first, verify your eligibility against all criteria. Then, explore the listed study programs and visit the website of the institution offering your program of interest. Follow the instructions provided by the institution to apply for both the academic program and the scholarship. It is crucial to indicate your scholarship application when submitting your program application. Remember, you can only apply for one ICP program per year. After applying, the program organizers will forward selection results to VLIR-UOS, who will then contact selected candidates and those on the waiting list via email, typically by mid-May. For any questions regarding your application or the selection process, direct your inquiries to the respective institution.

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