Belgium government has announced a number of scholarships for international students. these Belgium government scholarships are a great opportunity to knowledge seekers and educators, to pursue their higher education. The higher degree program includes bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programs. Master Mind scholarship, KU Leaven scholarship, and ARES scholarship are the well-known among them. ARES scholarship is fully funded for the under-developed countries of the world. It has become a favorite for the students as it offers Masters, bachelors as well as short training programs.

The main aim of the short training program course in ARES scholarship is to:

  • Promote and empower the individuals to work in their countries.
  • Strengthen and broaden up the international network.
  • Build-up expertise and experience of the training program attendees.
  • Drive change in their countries by innovative skills.

Benefits of the Belgium Government scholarship for international students

Belgium Government scholarship, particularly ARES scholarship is the one that offers many financial benefits to international students. Some of these are:

  • Tuition fees offset; it is particularly for the bachelor’s and specialized Masters program.
  • Subsistence allowance: it is provided on a monthly basis for 12 months.
  • Indirect mission expenses
  • International Travel expenses are covered in the scholarship.
  • Other financial burdens like VISA application cost are also covered. This implies for a justifiable amount of more than €200. This facility is available for the bachelor’s and specialized master’s degree.
  • Additional fees of €200 is given to training program students.
  • Insurance costs is paid directly from ARES.

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Which courses are available in Belgium Government scholarship ARES?

All the three programs like bachelors, master and advanced training sessions, there is a different batch of courses.

Specialized Bachelor’s degree:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Data Analysis.

Specialized Masters:

  • Master’s degree in human rights
  • Master of Specialization in Risk and Disaster Management in the Anthropocene Era
  • Master’s degree in integrated health risk management
  • Specialized Master in International and Development Economics
  • European Microfinance Program
  • Specialized Master in Public Health Methodology
  • Master of Specialization in Public Health Sciences – Analysis and Evaluation of International Health Policies, Programs and Systems
  • Master’s degree in transport and logistics
  • Specialized Master’s Degree – Social Innovation Design
  • Master of specialization in Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Advanced training courses:

  • Master’s degree in human rights
  • Master of Specialization in Risk and Disaster Management in the Anthropocene Era
  • Master’s degree in integrated health risk management
  • Specialized Master in International and Development Economics
  • European Microfinance Program
  • Specialized Master in Public Health Methodology
  • Master of Specialization in Public Health Sciences – Analysis and Evaluation of International Health Policies, Programs and Systems
  • Master’s degree in transport and logistics
  • Specialized Master’s Degree – Social Innovation Design
  • Master of specialization in Water-Energy-Food Nexus

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Duration of the scholarship:

The duration of the scholarship is varied as there is a variety of courses and programs.

  • The short training program takes about 2 to 6 months.
  • Master’s program yields 12 months or more.

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

  • Nationality: All the nationals from ARES partner countries are eligible.

The nationals of the countries that are least developed, with either lowest or middle income can apply here.

The eligible countries include: Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Guinea (Conakry), Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Palestinian Territories, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.

  • Professional experience: you must have a professional experience of 2 years at least to get the specialized degrees.
  • Higher education or diploma: The candidate must possess a
  • Diploma equivalent to a second cycle diploma (300 ECTS credits) from a Belgian university for continuing education and specialized master’s programs;
  • a diploma equivalent to a Belgian higher education specialization baccalaureate’s first cycle diploma (180 ECTS credits).

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How to apply for the scholarship?

There is a facility of online application on the specific platform of GIRAF.

  1. Ensure your eligibility criteria by answering the questions first.
  2. Create a GIRAFE account and verify it from ARES.
  3. Login into your account from the activation link. It may take few hours or days.
  4. After account creation, get into the application form.
  5. The application form is present on the competitive calls from application for internal training button.
  6. Fill in the form. Put all the relevant requirements asked in the application form.
  7. You can get an access to your application from MY TASKS. Save the application as  draft.
  8. Submit your application form after proofreading. No modification can be made after submission.

Required Documentation

  • Recommendation letters (academic and/or professional).
  •  Certified copies of original diplomas.
  • Certified copies of original transcripts for all years.
  •  Proof of occupancy for the last 5 years
  • Certificate of nationality or copy of passport

Deadline:

The application calls for the session start in August 2025. Check the website for deadline updates.  

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FAQs:

  1. What is the duration of one academic year?

The duration of one academic year ranges from the start of September of one year to the June of next year.

  • Who can apply for the ARES scholarship?

The candidates from the least and middle-income countries, with a specific diplomas an apply for the scholarship.

  • How to contact the university for scholarship terms?

You can contact and seek support from the university regarding the ARES scholarship via a scholarshipscooperation@ares-ac.be.

  • Do I need IELTS?

No, there is no need of IELTS or any other English test for the scholarship.

  • Is there any application fee?

There is no application fee for ARES scholarship.

Official website:

To get more information about the Belgium government scholarship for international students (ARES), visit the official website of it.