VLIR-UOS Scholarships 2027 (Fully Funded)

Funding
Full Funding
Level
Bachelor's · Master's
Nationality
Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia
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Duration
3 Years
Offered by
VLIRUOS

The VLIR-UOS Scholarships are funded by the Flemish government through VLIR-UOS, specifically supporting students from developing countries to pursue bachelor’s and master’s programs and training at Flemish universities in Belgium. These scholarships uniquely emphasize development-oriented courses aligned with Belgium’s international cooperation priorities, such as sustainable development, food security, and health.

VLIR-UOS Scholarships Coverage

This company fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Tuition fees
  • Travel costs
  • Health insurance
  • Living expenses

VLIR-UOS Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for VLIR-UOS Scholarships, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Candidates must show a clear drive to contribute to sustainable development and act as agents of change after their studies
  • Preference is given to those who have not previously studied in a high-income country with a scholarship
  • Meet the eligibility criteria of the chosen university

For detailed requirements, refer to the official eligibility page .

Eligible degree levels

Bachelor's Master's

Eligible programmes

Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental Science, Food Studies, and Nutrition and Dietetics

Eligible nationalities

Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Palestine State, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe

How to Apply

In this section, we'll provide a clear general overview of requirements and steps to guide you through the application process for VLIR-UOS Scholarships.

To apply for VLIR-UOS Scholarships, please follow these steps:

  1. Apply through an awarding institution

Important Note: The application procedures and required documents for VLIR-UOS Scholarships may vary depending on your degree, program, nationality and other factors. For specific details regarding the requirements, kindly visit the official website of VLIR-UOS Scholarships.

Application Deadlines

Now that you’re familiar with the application procedure, it’s time to know the application dates! Knowing the dates for VLIR-UOS Scholarships will help you prepare early and it will also give you the time you need to put together a competitive application.

Important notice

Application deadlines vary

The application deadlines for VLIR-UOS Scholarships vary. It’s important to review official guidelines on the official website or contact administrators for specific deadlines. Make sure to regularly check the VLIR-UOS Scholarships page for the latest and most accurate information on application deadlines.

VLIR-UOS Scholarships Eligible Institutions

The eligible institutions for VLIR-UOS Scholarships are listed below:

VLIR-UOS Scholarships Recipients

Meet students who have received VLIR-UOS Scholarships and learn how they secured their award.

1 Documented recipient
1 Nationality
1 Degree level
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VLIR-UOS Scholarship Offers Reported by Applicants

Shilpi Kundu, an academic from Bangladesh, describes receiving a VLIR-UOS scholarship offer at Ghent University in 2011 and choosing a lecturer position in Dhaka.

Applicants Who Declined This Scholarship

Applicant and intended degree/programOffer from VLIR-UOS ScholarshipsAlternative chosenReason described in the story
Shilpi Kundu — proposed study at Ghent UniversityVLIR-UOS scholarship offer at Ghent University in 2011.Lecturer position at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka, Bangladesh.She had just received the lecturer job offer and declined the scholarship to take that position.

After joining the university as a lecturer, Shilpi Kundu continued applying for international scholarships and later pursued master’s study through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarships in the SUFONAMA program.

Other Award Offers Reported by Applicants

ApplicantReported VLIR-UOS offerFunding used
Van NguyenFully funded VLIR-UOS scholarship offer at Hasselt University.Enrolled in a Computer Science master’s at the University of Trento with Invest Your Talent in Italy funding.
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2 Comments

  1. Anonymous February 8, 2026 at 10:34 pm - Reply

    All nationalities are not eligible for it. Only certain countries from africa and east asia are eligible. Please update it that only 29 nations are eligible for it.

    • Hyun Lee February 9, 2026 at 4:01 pm - Reply

      Thanks for letting me know! Will update soon.

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