About the programme
VLIR-UOS offers full scholarships for students starting ICP programmes in September 2027. Candidates must hold the nationality of and reside in one of the eligible countries listed. Preference is given to candidates with work experience in higher education, government or civil society, and to those who have not previously studied in a higher-income country. The monthly allowance covers living costs and tuition, with institutions handling some costs directly. No application fee is required. An information session is scheduled for 26 November, 14:30-16:30 CET.
Duration: 12/24/36 months
Eligibility
- Hold nationality of one of the eligible countries (listed on the VLIR-UOS country list, e.g. Benin, Kenya, Peru, Vietnam, Morocco, Palestine, among others)
- Currently reside in one of the eligible countries at time of application (not necessarily country of nationality)
- For initial/regular master programmes: bachelor's graduate, not older than 35 as of 1 January of intake year
- For advanced master programmes: not older than 45 as of 1 January of intake year
- Applicants must meet the English proficiency requirements of the organising institution (all programmes taught in English)
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What they look for
- Preference for candidates employed in higher education, government or civil society, or aiming for those careers; newly graduated or private-sector candidates may be considered with strong motivation
- Preference for candidates who have not previously studied (bachelor or master) in a higher-income country
What you will need
- Reference letters (as required by organising institution)Optional
- English proficiency test results (depending on programme)Optional
How to apply
- Organising higher education institution ranks eligible applications first
- VLIR-UOS screens the selection list separately
- VLIR-UOS emails selected candidates and waiting-list candidates; others are notified by the programme
Applications are submitted on VLIR-UOS’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- VLIR-UOS · Application
- Last checked
- 12 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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