Location: Belgium
Program: Bachelors, Masters, ContinuingTraining Courses
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 1 years
Deadline: September 19, 2025
The ARES International Training Scholarships 2026/2027 offer a unique opportunity for professionals from developing countries to strengthen their skills and expertise in fields that contribute to sustainable development. Funded by the Academy of Research and Higher Education (ARES), Belgium, these scholarships are designed to support short-term, high-quality training programs in Belgian institutions. They aim to equip participants with practical knowledge, innovative methods, and professional networks that can be applied directly to the social, economic, and environmental challenges in their home countries.
Through these scholarships, ARES fosters knowledge exchange and capacity building, encouraging participants to become drivers of change within their organizations and communities. Beyond academic enrichment, the program emphasizes cultural diversity, international collaboration, and the creation of lasting partnerships between Belgium and the Global South. By investing in people, the ARES International Training Scholarships continue to play a vital role in building a more equitable and sustainable world.
Benefits of the Scholarship
The scholarship will provide the following benefits:
- International travel expenses
- Subsistence allowance
- Exceptional costs associated with visa applications (only for bachelor’s degrees and specialised master’s degrees)
- Tuition fees (only for bachelor’s degrees and specialised master’s degrees)
- Indirect mission expenses (for continuing education only)
- Insurance costs.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must:
- Be a permanent resident and work in one of the 31 eligible countries. Exception: Palestinian nationals are eligible even if they do not reside in one of these 31 countries.
- Be a holder of:
- For specialised masters and continuing education courses: hold a degree comparable to a 2nd cycle diploma (300 ECTS credits) from a Belgian university;
- For specialisation baccalaureates: hold a diploma comparable to a 1st cycle diploma (180 ECTS credits) from Belgian higher education.
- Demonstrate at least two years’ relevant professional experience in an ARES partner country.
Eligible Countries
- In Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, DR Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
- In South America and the Caribbean: Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Peru.
- Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam.
- In Asia: Palestinian territory.
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria may include the following:
- Strong academic record (diplomas, results, research, publications).
- Priority for those who have not previously received an ARES scholarship.
- Relevant professional experience in development-related fields.
- Employment or links with an ARES partner institution.
- Clear commitment to development and community impact.
- Consideration for geographical diversity among applicants.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
