ARES Belgian Government Masters and Continuing Education Scholarships 2025/2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the ARES Belgian Government Masters and Continuing Education Scholarships for the academic year 2025/2026. These scholarships provide an excellent opportunity for students from ARES partner countries to pursue advanced bachelor’s or master’s degree programs or a 2-to-6-month continuing education program in Belgium, at institutions within the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.

  • 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

Seize this opportunity to advance your education and career through the ARES Belgian Government Scholarships. Apply now and take a step toward becoming a global leader!

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