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VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships

Last verified 12 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships offer fully funded opportunities for students from eligible developing countries to pursue Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Belgium.

Provider
VLIR-UOS Master's Scholarships (Belgium)
Host country
Belgium
Deadline
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Region
Europe
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
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.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Bachelor's, Master's
Deadline
Please check individual program deadlines as they vary.

Key eligibility criteria

  • 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.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships (2026)

## 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.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully Funded

VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships eligibility

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  • 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.

VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.vliruos.be/get-funded/study-scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: 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.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Please check individual program deadlines as they vary.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Please check individual program deadlines as they vary.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Please check individual program deadlines as they vary.

      Provider deadline information: Please check individual program deadlines as they vary.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Last checked 5/12/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships?+

    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.

    What funding does the VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Please check individual program deadlines as they vary.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.vliruos.be/get-funded/study-scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: 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.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Please check individual program deadlines as they vary.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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