Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Master Grants for Students From Developing Countries, Belgium

Ghent University provides Master Grants to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University.


They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year of the programme.

The scholarship consists of an insurance, an allowance of 1000 euro per month, an installation fee of 500€ and a refund of the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€.

Selection criteria
The recommendations are based on:
  • The qualifications of the applicant for the master grant (this also implies that the chances of overly qualified candidates might increase).
  • Students who successfully follow the first year of a Master Grant programme at Ghent  University may have a higher chance of selection.
  • There is no strict age limit, altough applicants below 40 years are preferred.
  • The significance of the master's programme for the student's country.
  • Validation of the knowledge in the student's country.
  • The student's nationality (see nationality).
  • The motivation of the applicant.

Deadline for new students: 24th of December 2013
Deadline for students who already have admission: 31st of March 2014



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