If you are interested in pursuing your education in Belgium, I recommend thoroughly reading this blog post. This blog post will provide a comprehensive explanation of Belgium Government ARES Scholarship 2025 and a step by step application procedure on how to apply.
Scholarship Overview
Applications are invited to apply for the Belgium Government ARES Scholarship 2025-26 in Belgium. International Students from developing countries are eligible to apply for Belgium Government Scholarships 2025. The scholarships are available to study Bachelors, Master’s Degree Program or Training Courses. Fully Funded Scholarships are offered by Belgium Government to Study Free from abroad. There is No Application Fee to apply for the award. A Diverse Range of Major & Fields is available for the Master Degree Program. The Duration of the Scholarship for Bachelors or Master Degree program is for 1 Year & 2 to 6 Months for Practical Training Development. Please Keep on Reading Further Details below. All International Students with Any Nationality are Eligible to Apply for the Belgium Scholarships. Each Year Belgium Government awards 220 Scholarships to international students. The aim of the Belgium Government Scholarship is to develop your skills.
More details about the scholarship requirements and the application process are given below.
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Scholarship Summary |
Scholarship Benefits |
Courses Offered |
Eligibility Criteria |
Documents Required |
How To Apply |
Scholarship Summary
Host Country | Belgium |
Institutions | ARES |
Course Level | Undergraduate / Masters / Training |
Financial Benefits | Fully Funded |
Degree Duration | |
4 Years for Undergraduate Degree Program. 1 Year for Master’s Degree Program. 4 to 6 Months for the Internship / Training Program. | |
Scholarship Benefits
Amounts for a Bachelor and Master’s Scholarships:
- International travel costs: economy-class travel on an IATA-approved airline, with a maximum of one round-trip ticket per academic year.
- Living allowance:1150 €/month for a duration of 12 months.
- Indirect mission fees:150 €. This amount is given once per stay, upon arrival of the grantee.
- Arrival allowance, tuition, and return fees 700 €. This amount is given once per stay, upon arrival of the grantee.
- Registration fees at the current rate for DGD grantees.
- Insurance fees directly paid by ARES.
- Travel costs that are part of inter-university training reimbursed based on real costs incurred, with receipts provided.
Amounts for a training course grant:
- International travel cost; economy-class travel on an IATA-approved airline, one round-trip ticket.
- Living allowance; 83 €/day for stays lasting 8 to 17 days; 1400 €/month for stays lasting 18 days to 1 month (set amount); 1400 €/month for stays lasting 1 to 6 months, prorated to the number of days
- Indirect mission fees 150 €. This amount is given once per stay, upon arrival of the grantee.
- Insurance fees directly paid by ARES.
- Travel expenses in the framework of inter university trainings reimbursed based on the real incurred, with receipts provided.
Courses Offered
Bachelor’s Courses
Specialized Bachelor in Business Data Analysis
Specialized bachelor in pediatrics and neonatology
Master’s Courses
Master’s degree in Development, Environment and Societies.
Master of specialization in human rights.
Master of specialization in Aquatic Resources Management and Aquaculture.
Master of specialization in risk and disaster management.
Specialized Master in Integrated Risk Management in the Global South (IManHR).
Specialized Master in International and Development Economics.
Master of Specialization in Transfusion Medicine.
Specialized Master in Microfinance.
Master of specialization in integrated production and preservation of natural resources in urban and peri-urban areas.
Specialized Master in Public Health Methodology.
Master of Specialization in Public Health Sciences – Research Methods Applied to Global Health.
Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management in Developing Countries.
Master of specialization in transport and logistics.
Training courses
Internship in control and quality assurance of medicines and health products.
Research internship for health systems strengthening.
Internship in geographical information system.
Internship in valorization of secondary resources for a sustainable construction.
Methodological internship in support of innovation in family farming.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be Under the age of 40 for Degree programs, and Under 45 for Training Courses, at the time the training is scheduled to begin.
- Be a Citizen of One of the country: Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Palestinian Territory, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Guinea (Conakry), Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
- The Duration is One Academic Year
- Should Have Related Academic Background to apply for a relevant field.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the International Scholarship in Belgium 2025-26 for international students is 18th October 2024.
Documents Required
- 2 letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional);
- Certified copies of the original diplomas;
- Certified copies of the original transcripts for all years;
- Proof of occupation for the last 5 years;
- Certificate of nationality or copy of passport;
- Pre-project (for certain courses – see the admission conditions specific to the courses)
How to Apply
Submit Online: Applications must be submitted through the official online application form.
Attach Documents: Include all required documents as listed in the application guidelines.
For detailed information and to apply, visit the official website.
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