To all the aspiring students from developing countries wishing to pursue their higher education in Europe that to funded, we are here with an exciting scholarship announcement. The scholarship applications for one of the most reputed “ARES International Scholarships” in Belgium for the academic session 2026-27 are now open for applications. ARES ( Académie de Recherche et d’Enseignement Supérieur), through its official portal, has made the scholarship announcement and is inviting applications from outstanding students from 31 ARES member countries who wish to pursue specialized undergraduate, master’s, and continuing training courses in the participating higher education institutes of Belgium.
The objective of the ARES scholarship is to support outstanding students from developing countries, enhance their skills through tailored training programs that will enable them to contribute to their home country’s social and economic framework. The scholarship is fully funded by the Government of Belgium, provides comprehensive support, such as Air travel coverage, living allowance, tuition fees coverage, and much more. Students from the ARES member countries holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree with excellent academic achievements are highly encouraged to apply.
The portal will start accepting applications from August 4th, and the last date for application submission is September 19th, 2025. Read more details about the ARES scholarship below:
ARES International Scholarships 2026-27 Summary
| Host Country | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Host Organization | Académie de Recherche et d’Enseignement Supérieur |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Funded by | Government of Belgium |
| Application Deadline | September 19th, 2025 |
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Scholarship Duration
The duration of the ARES International scholarship program is:
- Specialized Master’s & Bachelor’s: 12 Months
- Continuing Training Programme: 2-6 Months
Courses Offered
- Specialized Bachelors Degree
- Specialized Masters Degree
- Continuing Training Courses
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants meeting the following required criteria are invited to submit the ARES Belgium scholarship programme:
- For specialized Master’s and continuing courses, individuals must have a 2nd cycle diploma
- For specialized bachelor’s, individuals must have a 1st Cycle diploma.
- Possesses 2 years of professional work experience in ARES member countries
- Applicants from 31 eligible ARES member countries can apply
List of Eligible Countries:
The scholarship is accepting applications from the 31 ARES member countries:
Asia: Palestine territory
Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Nepal, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines
South America & Caribbean: Ecuador, Haiti, Peru, Bolivia, Cuba
Africa: Benin, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Niger, DR Congo, Rwanda, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Scholarship Coverage
All the costs related to the training program are borne by the Government of Belgium. The coverage includes:
- International Air travel costs
- Susitance Allowance
- Visa costs
- Tuition fees coverage
- Insurance costs for the program duration
- Indirect mission costs for continuing courses
Important Dates:
- Application Opens: August 4, 2025
- Deadline for creating GIRAF Account: September 12, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 19, 2025
- Preselection: Selection process
- Result Announcement: June 2026
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How to Apply for the ARES Belgium Scholarship?
The application process is entirely online: here is the step-by-step guide for the ARES scholarship application:
- Step 1: Create an account on the GIRAF platform
- Step 2: Click on the Application for International Training to access the application
- Step 3: Fill out the complete application form
- Step 4: Click on submit application after completing the form. Once applications are submitted can not be modified. Make sure to go through your application before submitting.
For the complete application guide, check the complete guide here
Visit the official link below to apply:
