The ARES Scholarships provide full financial support for candidates from developing countries to pursue advanced bachelor’s or master’s degree programs, or short continuing education courses in Belgium. This opportunity aims to enhance education and professional skills in various fields linked to global development.
- 🌍 Explore the ARES Scholarships, offering full financial support for education and professional skills advancement in Belgium.
- 🎓 Pursue advanced bachelor’s, master’s degrees, or 2-to-6-month continuing education courses in fields like health, economics, and human rights.
- 🌟 Designed for professionals from developing countries with relevant experience in development-related topics.
- 🏆 130 Bachelor’s and Master’s scholarships and 70 continuing education scholarships available.
- 📅 Application deadline: 19 September, 2025. Apply via GIRAF account online.
- 🌱 Study in Belgium for a year (advanced degrees) or up to 6 months (continuing education), covering all expenses including travel and living costs.
- 🌐 Connect with global change-makers and benefit from Belgium’s world-class education and multicultural environment.
Designation
- Type: Scholarships
- Number of Awards: 130 for Bachelor’s and Master’s scholarships & 70 for continuing education scholarships
- Duration: 1 academic year for degree programs; 2 to 6 months for continuing education courses
Table of Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Advanced bachelor’s, master’s degrees, or continuing education courses in Belgium |
| Eligible Programs | Fields like aquaculture, health, food technology, economics, IT, etc. |
| Eligible Countries | Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, etc. (full list below) |
| Requirements | National, resident, and working in eligible country; relevant qualifications |
| Number of Awards | 130 Bachelor’s and Master’s scholarships; 70 continuing education scholarships |
| Reward | Covers travel, living allowance, registration fees, visa costs, insurance |
| Application Deadline | 19 September 2025, 12 PM (Belgian time, UTC+1) |
Research Areas
- Aquaculture
- Health
- Food Technology
- Economics
- International Development
- GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
- Information Technology
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Human Rights
- Microfinance
Location
Wallonia-Brussels Federation, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification
- Nationality: Must be a resident and working in one of the following countries:
- Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cuba, DR Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Guinea, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.
- Education: Hold a diploma comparable to graduate-level (Bac+5) for advanced masters and continuing education courses, or undergraduate-level (Bac+3) for advanced bachelor’s.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an ARES partner country.
- Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate proficiency in the course language, with French being advantageous.
- Application Limit: Candidates can apply for only one course.
Description
The ARES Scholarships are a unique opportunity aimed at enhancing the education and professional capabilities of individuals in development-related fields. Candidates will benefit from world-class education in Belgium, networking opportunities, and exposure to a multicultural environment. The scholarship covers all expenses including international travel, living costs, registration fees, and health insurance, allowing students to focus entirely on their academic pursuits.
How to Apply
- Create a GIRAF account online.
- Complete the scholarship application form.
- Submit applications by the deadline.
Last Date to Apply
19 September 2025, 12 PM (Belgian time, UTC+1)
For detailed information and to access the application form, please visit the official ARES website.
