Belgium Government ARES Scholarship 2025–26 for International Students (Fully Funded)

SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

• Scholarship Provider: Belgium Government (ARES)
• Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Training Courses
• Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
• Eligible Nationalities: Developing Countries (list below)
• Host Country: Belgium
• Application Deadline: 19 September 2025

About the ARES Scholarship

The Belgium Government ARES Scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for international students from developing countries to pursue higher education in Belgium. Each year, the program awards around 220 fully funded scholarships for one-year specialized Master’s programs and 2–6 month advanced training courses at institutions of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.

The scholarship covers all major expenses, including travel, tuition, accommodation, and living allowances—making it one of the most generous opportunities in Europe.

Financial Benefits

The ARES Scholarship 2025–26 is fully funded and provides the following:

For Bachelor’s or Master’s Programs:

• Round-trip international airfare
• Living allowance for 12 months (+13th month reduced)
• €200 indirect mission fees (one-time on arrival)
• €700 arrival allowance, tuition, and return fees (one-time on arrival)
• Full registration fees
• Insurance coverage
• Travel costs linked to inter-university training

For Training Courses:

• Round-trip international airfare
• Living allowance:
  • €93/day (8–17 days)
  • €1,500/month (18 days to 1 month)
  • €1,500/month (1–6 months, prorated)
• €200 indirect mission fees (one-time on arrival)
• Insurance fees
• Travel costs related to the training program

List of Available Study Fields

Applicants can choose from a wide range of fields, including:

• Business Data Analysis
• Human Rights
• Risk and Disaster Management
• Integrated Health Risk Management
• International & Development Economics
• Microfinance
• Public Health Methodology
• Public Health Sciences – Analysis & Evaluation of International Health Programs
• Transport and Logistics
• Social Innovation Design
• Water-Energy-Food Nexus
• Data Science for Global Health
• Digital University Teaching
• Transitional Justice
• Sustainable Development Change Management
• Quality Assurance in Medicines & Health Products
• Open Geographic Information Systems

Documents Required

• Two recommendation letters (academic/professional)
• Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts
• Proof of occupation (last 5 years)
• Certificate of nationality or copy of passport
• Pre-project proposal (for specific programs, check requirements)

Eligible Countries

Applicants must be citizens of one of the following countries:

Africa & Caribbean: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cuba, DR Congo, Haiti, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Republic of Guinea (Conakry), Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe.

Asia & Latin America: Bolivia, Cambodia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Vietnam.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be under 40 years old for Master’s programs and under 45 years old for Training Courses.
• Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries.
• Have relevant academic qualifications in the chosen field.
• Demonstrate passive knowledge of English (reading ability required).

Application Deadline

• 19 September 2025

How to Apply

• The application process is completely free (no fees).
• Applicants must submit all documents via the ARES Online Application Portal.

Follow the official instructions carefully to complete your submission.

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