VLIR-UOS Scholarships (Belgium)
Flemish government-funded full scholarships for students from around 30 eligible Global South countries in specialized international Master's programs at Flemish universities, applied for per-program rather than through one central form.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies by program, commonly January-February
Country
BelgiumAbout the VLIR-UOS Scholarships
VLIR-UOS, the Flemish Interuniversity Council's development cooperation arm, funds specialized international Master's programs at Flemish universities for students from roughly 30 eligible countries, generally in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Programs run as either two-year initial courses or one-year advanced courses, covering development-related fields like agriculture, public health, environment, engineering, and education.
A hard eligibility rule worth knowing upfront: if you were already enrolled in or resident in Belgium before your intake year, or have previously held a Belgian government scholarship, you are not eligible. Each program has its own specific deadline, so this is not a single centralized application.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Comprehensive funding across tuition, stipend, insurance, and travel
Specialized programs purpose-built for development-focused international cohorts
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Belgium
Flemish universities offer strong development-focused graduate programs, with VLIR-UOS specifically building long-term academic partnerships with institutions across the Global South.
Eligibility Requirements
3 requirements
Documents Checklist
6 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Choose an eligible ICP Master's program matching your field
Apply directly to that specific program and university by its own deadline
Application Timeline
October-November (prior year)
Applications Open
Commonly January-February
Program-Specific Deadline
Varies by program
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Confirm your country's current-year eligibility, since the roughly 30-country list is periodically revised
Apply per specific program since there is no single unified application across all VLIR-UOS-funded courses
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No, each specific program has its own deadline and application process. You apply directly to the program and university offering it.
If you were resident in or enrolled in Belgium before your intake year, or previously held a Belgian government scholarship, you are not eligible.
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