Scholarship
Belgium ARES Masters and Training Scholarships: A national of a developing country? You hold a master’s degree? You have professional experience and want to improve your skills in a theme related to development? ARES masters and Specialization courses offer you the opportunity to follow a master of one year or a refresher course between 4 and 6 months in an institution of the Federation Wallonia-Brussels, Belgium. Application Deadline Final application deadline: 18 September 2026 (12:00 noon Belgian time)
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Belgium ARES Masters and Training Scholarships: A national of a developing country? You hold a master’s degree? You have professional experience and want to improve your skills in a theme related to development? ARES masters and Specialization courses offer you the opportunity to follow a master of one year or a refresher course between 4 and 6 months in an institution of the Federation Wallonia-Brussels, Belgium.
The ARES International Training Scholarships are designed for professionals from developing countries who already hold higher‑education qualifications and have relevant work experience. Around 100 scholarships are available across 10 specialized programmes in Belgium, covering specialized Bachelor’s, Master’s, and continuing‑education training.
Specialized Bachelor’s, Master’s & Continuing Education | Belgium | International Professionals
Be permanent residents and working in one of 32 eligible partner countries (e.g., Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Peru, Haiti, etc.). Hold a graduate degree earned no more than 20 years prior to programme start (extensions allowed for childbirth/adoption). Have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience. Apply for only one programme. Demonstrate proficiency in the programme’s language of instruction (basic French recommended for daily life).
Based on academic qualifications, professional experience, and clear connection between current work, chosen programme, and future impact. Strong applications show how Belgian training will directly improve professional practice and development outcomes in the applicant’s home country.
32 partner countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America (including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, DR Congo, Cameroon, Mozambique, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Haiti, and Palestine).
Universities and institutions in Belgium.
Approximately 100 scholarships awarded.
Tuition and registration fees. Living/subsistence allowance. International travel expenses. Insurance. Visa‑related costs (for Bachelor’s/Master’s). Programme‑related travel costs.
Bachelor’s & Master’s: up to 12 months. Continuing training: up to 6 months.
University degree certificates and transcripts. Proof of employment/professional activity. Passport/nationality evidence. Recommendation letters. CV and professional information. Programme‑specific documents (e.g., project proposal).
Check eligibility via ARES guidelines. Choose one programme only. Request GIRAF account by 4 September 2026 (16:00 Belgian time). Log in to GIRAF → “Competitive Calls” → activate International Training 2027–2028 application. Complete academic/professional profile and upload required documents. Submit by 18 September 2026 (12:00 noon Belgian time).
Important: Applying for a Belgium ARES Masters and Training scholarship is free of charge. ARES does not charge any fee at any stage of the application or selection process. You may raise any question or concern about persons or companies claiming to be acting on behalf of ARES and requesting the payment of a fee by emailing ARES at maryvonne.aubry[at]ares-ac.be.Any application containing cash will be automatically rejected.
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