ARES Scholarships
Scholarships from ARES for specialised bachelor's, master's and continuing-education training in Wallonia-Brussels Belgium, for professionals from 32 partner countries.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Belgium
Funding
Scholarship for development-related training at institutions in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. The package and amounts are set in each year's call document.
Eligible applicants
Permanent residents working in one of 32 ARES partner countries; development-related training in Belgium
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Overview
ARES Scholarships is offered by ARES Belgium for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Belgium. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Scholarship for the training programme (terms set in the annual call)
Included
Exact allowances and travel coverage
Not specified
Scholarship for development-related training at institutions in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. The package and amounts are set in each year's call document. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible developing countries.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Belgium
- AdmissionRequired
- Apply to one eligible training programme from the annual ARES selection.
Official eligibility summary
Aimed at permanent residents working in one of the 32 ARES partner countries. Earlier calls also asked for a graduate-level diploma and relevant professional experience; the current call document sets the details.
Applicant profile
- Permanent residents working in one of 32 ARES partner countries; development-related training in Belgium
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Belgium
Current-cycle criteria
- Aimed at permanent residents working in one of the 32 ARES partner countries. Earlier calls also asked for a graduate-level diploma and relevant professional experience; the current call document sets the details.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Online application via GIRAF
- Supporting documents listed in the call
How to apply
- 1
Read the annual ARES call and the list of eligible training programmes
- 2
Apply to one programme through the GIRAF platform within the call window
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2027–28 application window was reported as 3 August to 18 September 2026 via the GIRAF platform and has closed; the next call is expected in the second half of 2027.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
ARES Belgium
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.