Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 ARES International Training Scholarships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ARES International Training Scholarships
Opportunity Details
This call for proposals is part of the ARES International Training programme, which aims to build the capacity
of young professionals from partner countries by providing them with specialised training or continuing
education in Belgium.
To give nationals of an ARES partner country the opportunity to pursue a specialised bachelor’s degree,
a specialised master’s degree or continuing education diploma at an FWB establishment in Belgium.
Training Courses
One Specialised bachelor’s degree
Ten Specialised Masters
Six Continuing training courses
Contact Maryvonne Aubry – [email protected].
Benefits of ARES International Training Scholarships
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.
ARES International Training Scholarships Requirements
The candidate must:
- Be a permanent resident and work in one of the 31 eligible countries (list below). Exception: Palestinian nationals are eligible even if they do not reside in one of these 31 countries.
- Be a holder of:
- For specialised masters and continuing education courses:
- hold a degree comparable to a 2nd cycle diploma (300 ECTS credits) from a Belgian university;
- For specialisation baccalaureates:
- hold a diploma comparable to a 1st cycle diploma (180 ECTS credits) from Belgian higher education.
- Demonstrate at least two years' relevant professional experience in an ARES partner country.
List of eligible countries
- In Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, DR Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
- In South America and the Caribbean: Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Peru.
- Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam.
- In Asia: Palestinian territory.
Duration
- Bachelor's and specialised master's degrees: 12 months maximum.
- Continuing training: 2 to 6 months maximum.
Application Date and Process
- Online via the GIRAF platform.
- Steps to follow to apply:
- Have a Giraf account (create one or use your account if it has already been created and validated by ARES).
- Access the application form by clicking on Application for international training 2026-2027 > My tasks > Competitive calls.
- Fill in the form (it can be filled in several times. You can find it in Competitive calls > My tasks).
- Submit your application by clicking on Submit my application. Once submitted, you will be able to consult your file in the My submitted files table. However, you will no longer be able to modify it.
Need help? Read the applicant's guide.
Application Deadline
19 September, 2025
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