International Training Scholarships 2026-2027

Which training courses?

Who can apply?

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 2^nd cycle diploma (300 ECTS credits) from a Belgian university;
  • For specialisation baccalaureates:
    • hold a diploma comparable to a 1^st cycle diploma (180 ECTS credits) from Belgian higher education.
• Demonstrate at least two years' relevant professional experience in an ARES partner country.

How do I apply?

• Steps to follow to apply:
   
  1. Have a Giraf account (use your account if it has already been created and validated by ARES).
  2. Access the application form by clicking on Application for international training 2026-2027 > My tasks > Competitive calls.
  3. Fill in the form (it can be filled in several times. You can find it in Competitive calls > My tasks).
  4. 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. 

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.

Financial support? 

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.

Call details 

Download the reference document of the call for applications 2026-2027.

MORE INFORMATION : contact Maryvonne Aubry - scholarships-cooperation@ares-ac.be.