VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships
Full scholarships for master's programmes at Belgian universities, for nationals of 29 eligible countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America; the 2027–28 call opens in mid-November 2026.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Belgium
Funding
Covers tuition fees, travel, insurance and living expenses (board and lodging) for the full programme (12, 24 or 36 months). Partial scholarships and extensions are not available.
Eligible applicants
Nationals and residents of 29 eligible countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America); under 35 (initial master's) or 45 (advanced master's)
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Overview
VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships is offered by VLIR-UOS for Master’s study in Belgium. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- AgeNo older than 35 (initial master's) or 45 (advanced master's) on 1 January of the intake year.
- University admissionApply to the offering Belgian institution for both the programme and the scholarship; only one ICP Connect scholarship may be requested per year.
- Programme application via the offering institutionRequired
- Scholarship request on the programme applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Travel
Included
Insurance
Included
Living expenses (board and lodging)
Included
Covers tuition fees, travel, insurance and living expenses (board and lodging) for the full programme (12, 24 or 36 months). Partial scholarships and extensions are not available. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible countries.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Belgium
Official eligibility summary
Candidates must be nationals of one of 29 eligible countries in Africa, Asia or Latin America and live in one of them when applying. Age limit as of 1 January of the intake year: 35 for an initial master's, 45 for an advanced master's (bachelor candidates must be at least 19).
Applicant profile
- Nationals and residents of 29 eligible countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America); under 35 (initial master's) or 45 (advanced master's)
Study route
- Master’s study in Belgium
Current-cycle criteria
- Candidates must be nationals of one of 29 eligible countries in Africa, Asia or Latin America and live in one of them when applying. Age limit as of 1 January of the intake year: 35 for an initial master's, 45 for an advanced master's (bachelor candidates must be at least 19).
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Check your eligibility against all criteria
- 2
Review the programmes and visit the offering institution's website
- 3
Apply through the institution for the programme and indicate the scholarship request
- 4
Apply for only one ICP programme per year
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026–27 call is closed. The 2027–28 call is expected to open in mid-November 2026, with programme deadlines posted then. Selected and waitlisted candidates are notified by mid-May.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
VLIR-UOS
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.