• Scholarship Name: ARES Belgian Government Masters and Continuing Education Scholarships 2025/2026
• Host Country: Belgium
• Level of Study: Specialised Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Continuing Education Programs
• Eligibility: Nationals of ARES partner countries with relevant professional experience
• Application Deadline: 18 October 2024 at 12 pm (Belgian time, UTC+1)

• Specialised Bachelor’s Degree:

  • Bachelier de spécialisation en Business Data Analysis

• Specialised Master’s Degrees:

  • Master de spécialisation en droits humains
  • Master de spécialisation en gestion des risques et des catastrophes à l’ère de l’anthropocène
  • Master de spécialisation en gestion intégrée des risques sanitaires
  • Specialized Master in International and Development Economics
  • European Microfinance Programme
  • Specialized Master in Public Health Methodology
  • Master de spécialisation en sciences de la santé publique – analyse et évaluation des politiques programmes et systèmes de santé internationale
  • Master de spécialisation en transport et logistique
  • Master de spécialisation – Design d’innovation sociale
  • Master de spécialisation en Nexus Eau-Énergie-Alimentation

• Continuing Training Courses:

  • Certificat d’Université en Science des Données pour la Santé Mondiale
  • Formation internationale en pédagogie universitaire numérique
  • Certificat interuniversitaire et interdisciplinaire en justices transitionnelles
  • Formation continue – Comprendre et gérer les dimensions humaines des projets de changement en développement durable
  • Formations continues en assurance qualité et contrôle en qualité des médicaments et produits de santé
  • Formation continue en système d’information géographique libre

To be eligible for the ARES Belgian Government Scholarships, applicants must:

• Nationality: Be a national of, reside in, and work in one of the 31 eligible ARES partner countries.
• Academic Qualifications:
  • For specialised master’s and continuing education courses: Hold a diploma comparable to a 2nd cycle diploma (300 ECTS credits) from a Belgian university.
  • For specialised bachelor’s programs: Hold a diploma comparable to a 1st cycle diploma (180 ECTS credits) from Belgian higher education.
• Experience: Have at least two years of relevant professional experience after completing a bachelor’s degree for specialised bachelors, and a master’s degree for specialised masters and continuing education courses.
• Age: The candidate must have held the relevant academic degree for a maximum of 20 years at the time the course begins. This maximum period is increased by one year per event of childbirth and/or adoption.

• Bachelor’s and Specialised Master’s Degrees: Maximum of 12 months.
• Continuing Training: Maximum of 2 to 6 months.

The scholarship covers:

• International Travel Expenses: Fully funded round-trip airfare.
• Subsistence Allowance: A monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
• Tuition Fees: Full coverage of tuition fees (only for bachelor’s and specialised master’s degrees).
• Visa Expenses: Exceptional costs associated with visa applications.
• Insurance: Health and accident insurance during the stay.
• Indirect Mission Expenses: For continuing education programs only.

Applications must be submitted online via the GIRAF platform. Here’s how to apply:

1. Create a Giraf Account: If you don’t already have an account, create one or log in with your existing account.
2. Access the Application Form: Navigate to “Application for international training” > “My tasks” > “Competitive calls.”
3. Complete the Form: Fill in the application form. You can save and return to it multiple times.
4. Submit Your Application: Once the form is complete, click “Submit my application.” After submission, your application can be viewed but not modified.

• Application Deadline: 18 October 2024 at 12 pm (Belgian time, UTC+1)
• Selection Process: 25 November 2024 to 11 April 2025
• Result Notification: 5 June 2025