22. August 2025
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ARES International Training Scholarships 2026/2027 – Fully Funded in Belgium
ARES (Academy of Research and Higher Education) invites applicants from eligible developing countries for fully funded advanced training in Belgium—covering specialized degrees and short professional courses.
Quick Insight: These highly competitive scholarships cover travel, tuition, living costs, insurance, and more. They empower professionals and scholars to return as drivers of development in their home countries.
Applications open 4 August 2025 and close 19 September 2025 at 12 pm (Belgian Time, UTC+1).
1. Program Offerings & Duration
- Specialized Bachelor’s Degree: One-year (up to 12 months).
- Specialized Master’s Degrees: One-year (up to 12 months).
- Continuing Education Courses: 2 to 6 months short-term professional trainings.
2. Who Is Eligible?
- Citizens permanently residing and working in one of the 31 ARES partner countries (Palestinian nationals are eligible regardless of residence).
- Holders of a degree equivalent to Belgian first-cycle (180 ECTS) for Bachelor programs or second-cycle (300 ECTS) for Master/Continuing Education.
- At least two years of relevant professional experience post-graduation in the applicant’s country.
3. Fields of Study & Training Areas
Opportunities are available in areas such as:
- Human Rights, Risk & Disaster Management
- Health Risk Management, Public Health Methodology
- International & Development Economics, Microfinance
- Transport & Logistics, Water–Energy–Food Nexus
- Social Innovation Design
- Short courses like Global Health Data Science, Digital University Pedagogy, Transitional Justice, Quality Assurance of Health Products, and more.
4. What’s Covered
The scholarship fully covers:
- International return travel (economy class).
- Tuition fees (for degree programmes).
- Monthly subsistence allowance.
- Visa fees (for degree programmes).
- Insurance and, for short courses, indirect mission expenses.
5. Application Steps & Deadline
- Applications open on 4 August 2025.
- Submit exclusively via the official GIRAF online platform. Avoid email submissions.
- Application components typically include: diplomas, transcripts, recommendation letters, proof of work/residence, and project outline (if required).
- Deadline: 19 September 2025, 12:00 pm (Belgian time, UTC+1).
Summary at a Glance
- Who: Professionals from 31 developing countries (and Palestinian nationals).
- What: Fully funded Specialized Bachelor’s, Master’s & Short Training in Belgium.
- When: Apply between 4 Aug and 19 Sep 2025.
- Why: Build skills to drive development in your community.
Reminder: You must use the GIRAF platform to apply. Never send documents via email—ARES has warned against phishing attempts. Successful applicants will be selected based on merit, experience, and potential impact.
