The ICP Connect Study Scholarship at UAntwerp 2026-27 is a fully funded international scholarship for students from eligible developing countries. It supports study in Belgium at the University of Antwerp (UAntwerp). This award funds English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes, covering tuition, living allowance, health insurance, and travel support.

About the ICP Connect Study Scholarship at UAntwerp

The VLIRUOS ICP Connect Scholarship aims to empower students from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to advance their education in Belgium. UAntwerp hosts a range of ICP Connect study programmes covering areas like globalisation, development, epidemiology, and other fields linked to sustainable development.

Scholarship recipients join a community of future agents of change ready to apply new skills and knowledge to development challenges in their home countries.

Why Study at UAntwerp With This Scholarship?

This scholarship gives you strong academic and financial support:

  • Full tuition fee coverage for your chosen programme.
  • Monthly living allowance to cover accommodation, food, and local expenses.
  • Health insurance throughout your study period in Belgium.
  • Travel support, including round-trip airfare.
  • Study at a top research university in Europe.

These benefits allow you to focus fully on your studies and future career.

Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: Belgium
  • Host Institution: University of Antwerp (UAntwerp)
  • Scholarship Type: Fully funded VLIRUOS ICP Connect Study Scholarship
  • Study Levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s (English-taught)
  • Coverage: Tuition, living allowance, health insurance, travel support
  • Application Opens: 3 November 2025
  • Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
  • Programme Start: September 2026
  • Eligible Applicants: Nationals and residents of eligible developing countries

Scholarship Benefits

The ICP Connect Scholarship provides:

  • Full tuition coverage for a bachelor’s or master’s programme.
  • Monthly stipend for living costs, including housing, meals, and transport.
  • Round-trip travel support between your home country and Belgium.
  • Comprehensive health insurance during your studies.

These benefits ensure you can study abroad without financial burden.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Hold nationality and residence in one of the eligible developing countries at the time of application.
  • Fall within age limits (19–35 for bachelor’s/initial master’s; up to 45 for advanced master’s).
  • Apply for only one ICP scholarship per year.
  • Not hold another scholarship for the same study in Belgium.
  • Not have previously studied at a Belgian higher education institution before the intake year.

Selection considers your motivation and professional goals, your potential as a change agent, and factors like gender and regional balance.

Required Documents

Prepare the following for your application:

  • Academic transcripts and certificates proving your qualifications
  • Motivation letter describing your goals and development impact plans
  • Two letters of recommendation from professors or professionals
  • Proof of nationality and residence
  • English language proficiency proof, if required by the programme

All documents must be submitted through the UAntwerp online application system.

Application Process & Timeline

  • Check eligibility: Confirm your nationality, age, and document readiness.
  • Choose a study programme: Pick an eligible ICP Connect programme at UAntwerp.
  • Apply for admission: Complete the UAntwerp admission application online.
  • Indicate scholarship interest: Select the ICP Connect scholarship when applying.
  • Submit all documents before 28 February 2026.
  • Wait for results: UAntwerp and VLIRUOS notify successful and waiting-list candidates by mid-June 2026.

Apply early to ensure you meet all deadlines and requirements.