ARES Scholarships 2027-2028 in Belgium

As part of the 2027–2032 five-year programme, ARES is offering a new range of international study programmes, enabling you to undertake a bachelor’s degree, a one-year specialisation master’s degree or a six-month continuing professional development course at an institution within the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in Belgium.

• Table of Content
• About ARES
• ARES Scholarships in Belgium Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of ARES Scholarships in Belgium Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for ARES Scholarships in Belgium Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

ARES Scholarships in Belgium Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of ARES Scholarships in Belgium Undergraduate Scholarship

Duration

• Bachelor's and specialised master's degrees: 12 months maximum.
• Continuing training: 6 months maximum.

Financial support

The scholarship includes:

• 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.

Requirements for ARES Scholarships in Belgium Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

The candidate must:

• Be a permanent resident and work in one of the 32 eligible countries. Exception: Palestinian nationals are eligible even if they do not reside in one of these 32 countries.
• Hold a graduate degree and meet the admission requirements for the program, a description of which can be found on the ARES website. Applicants must have earned the relevant academic degree no more than 20 years prior to the start of the program. This maximum time limit is extended by one year for each childbirth and/or adoption.
• Demonstrate at least two years of relevant professional experience, in one of the 32 eligible countries, between the completion of the most recent graduate degree and the application deadline.
• Complete the application in the language in which the program is taught and demonstrate a good command of that language, both written and spoken. In addition, a basic knowledge of French facilitates integration into daily life in Belgium.
• Apply for only one program.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Have a GIRAF Account
   If you already have a GIRAF account created and validated by ARES, use it to log in. If not, please fill out this account creation request form.
2. Access the application form
   Once logged in to GIRAF, go to “Competitive Calls” > click the “Application – International Training 2027–2028” button (only once).
3. Complete and save the form
   Fill out the form fields. Certain required fields, marked with an asterisk (*), must be completed before you save the form for the first time. You can complete your application in multiple sessions by clicking “Save as Draft.”
4. Find my saved form
   To resume a saved application, go to “Competitive Calls” > “My Tasks.” Select the relevant form, then click “Open.” You can continue to edit it as long as it is saved as a draft and has not yet been submitted.
5. Submit your application
   Once your application is complete, click “Submit my application.” After submission, your application will be available under “Competitive Calls” > “My Submitted Applications.”
   Please note: Once the application has been submitted, it can no longer be modified.

Need help? Read the applicant's guide.

For more information, kindly visit ARES scholarship webpage.