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.
About ARES
ARES is the federation of higher education establishments of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.
Its missions consist of:
guarantee the mission of public service of general interest of higher education
support institutions and ensure their overall coordination in their missions of teaching, research and service to the community
encourage collaboration between them, while respecting their autonomy
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ARES Scholarship in Belgium for Undergraduate and Masters
Aim and Benefits of ARES Scholarship in Belgium for Undergraduate and Masters
The scholarship Covers:
- 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 Scholarship in Belgium for Undergraduate and Masters 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.
- In Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, DR Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028
Application Deadline
September 18, 2026How to Apply
- 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.
- Access the application form
Once logged in to GIRAF, go to “Competitive Calls” > click the “Application – International Training 2027–2028” button (only once).
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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.
