ARES Scholarships (Belgium)
Funds specialized postgraduate training in development-focused fields for professionals from ARES partner countries, covering full tuition, a stipend, insurance, and travel - but requires at least two years of relevant work experience for its Master's-level track.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Around September 18 (varies by year)
Country
BelgiumAbout the ARES Scholarships
ARES, the Academy of Research and Higher Education for the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, funds specialized Bachelor's, Master's, and continuing education programs at Belgian universities in fields tied to international development: agriculture, health, environment, IT and GIS, economics, human rights, microfinance, and food technology among others. These are not general degree programs but purpose-built courses for an international, development-focused cohort.
For the Master's-level track, you need a degree equivalent to 300 ECTS credits alongside at least two years of relevant professional experience, meaning this suits working professionals more than fresh graduates. You apply directly through the ARES online portal to a specific program.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Comprehensive funding including airfare and insurance, not just tuition
Programs are purpose-designed for international development professionals
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Belgium
Belgium's Wallonia-Brussels Federation has a long-standing focus on development cooperation, reflected in ARES's specialized program design for professionals from partner countries.
Eligibility Requirements
2 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Identify a specific ARES-funded specialized program matching your field
Apply directly via the ARES online portal
Application Timeline
May-June
Applications Open
Around September 18
Deadline
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Confirm your country is on ARES's current partner-country list, since it is periodically revised
Fresh graduates without work experience should check the eligibility bar carefully, since the Master's track requires roughly two years of professional experience
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
For the Master's-level track, generally no - at least two years of relevant professional experience is required alongside your degree.
No, they are specialized, purpose-built courses in specific development-related fields, not standard general Master's programs.
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