Short Courses and Postgraduate Scholarships (Masters and PhD)
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Short Courses and Postgraduate Scholarships: Every year, with the support of the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGDC), VLIR awards scholarships to students from developing countries to study one of the 15 International Courses Programme (ICPs) or one of the 6 International Training Programmes (ITPs).
Each year, there are a maximum of 180 scholarships available for first-year International Courses Programme (ICP) students and a maximum of 70 scholarships for International Training Programmes (ITP) participants.
These programmes primarily address students and professionals from developing countries.
These scholarships cover all costs.
The application form should be returned to VLIR no later than 1 February.
International Courses
Master of Science in Biostatistics
Master of Science in Aquaculture
Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation
Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development, Main Subject: Human Nutrition
Master of Nematology
Master in Physical Land Resources
Master of Food Technology
Master of Human Ecology
Master of Molecular Biology
Master of Ecological Marine Management
Master of Water Resources Engineering
Master of Human Settlements
Master in Development Evaluation and Management
Master in Globalisation and Development
Master in Governance and Development in Sub-Sahara Africa
International Training Programmes
Beekeeping for Poverty Alleviation
AudioVisual Learning Materials – Production and Management
Governing for Development: Opportunities and Challenges for
Development Actorsunder the New Aid Paradigm
Dairy Technology: From Rural to Industrial Level
Scientific and Technological Information Management in Universities and Libraries
Candidates should:
have a study history in agreement with the academic admission requirements of the programme
not have reached the age of 35 at the moment of their application
be a resident of a developing country
not have studied before in an industrialised country have at least two years of work experience
be proficient in English (speaking and writing).
When English has not been the language of instruction, proficiency in English has to be proven with a TOEFL- or equivalent certificate
