ICP Connect Scholarships 2025 in Belgium (Fully Funded)
The ICP Connect Scholarships 2025 offer fully funded opportunities for outstanding students from eligible countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These scholarships provide access to top-tier master’s programs taught in English at Flemish universities. With full financial support, including tuition, travel, and living expenses, students can focus on driving sustainable change in their communities.
Benefits:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend
- Travel expenses
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Living expenses (board and lodging)
List of Eligible Countries:
Africa:
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- DR Congo
- Ethiopia
- Guinea
- Cameroon
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Asia:
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- Palestinian Territories
- Vietnam
Latin America:
- Bolivia
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- Peru
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a citizen and resident of an eligible country at the time of application.
- Hold an undergraduate degree relevant to the chosen master’s program.
- Meet the academic requirements of the chosen program.
- Preference for candidates in higher education, government, or civil society; strong motivation required for others.
- Cannot hold another scholarship or have previously received a Belgian government scholarship.
- Must not have been enrolled in a Belgian institution before January 1, 2025.
- Be under 35 years old for initial master’s programs, under 45 for advanced master’s programs, and at least 19 years old for bachelor’s programs.
- Be proficient in the program’s language of instruction (English).
- Commit to returning to your home country after graduation to contribute to its development.
Required Documents:
- Completed application form
- Valid passport or ID card
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Undergraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Language proficiency proof (English)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Two recommendation letters
- Research proposal or study plan (if required)
Deadline:
The application deadline for the VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships 2025 varies by institution and is set for either February 1, 2025, or February 28, 2025. It is important to check the specific deadlines for the program and host university you are applying to, as they may differ.
How to Apply?
- Choose a Program: Select a master’s or bachelor’s program offered by the eligible Flemish universities or universities of applied sciences and arts.
- Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, including nationality, age requirements, academic qualifications, and language proficiency.
- Prepare Required Documents: Gather all required documents, including your application form, passport, academic transcripts, CV, motivation letter, recommendation letters, and proof of language proficiency.
- Submit the Application: Complete the online application form for the chosen program through the university’s application portal. Be sure to submit all the required documents before the application deadline.
- Wait for Selection: After submitting your application, the university will review your documents and select eligible candidates based on academic merit and program fit.
