Applications open for the ICP-Connect Scholarships 2026 🎓✈️

Applications are now open for the ICP-Connect Scholarships 2026, funded by VLIR-UOS, aimed at outstanding students from Africa, Asia, and Latin America with an interest in hospitality or culinary arts. This scholarship offers the opportunity to study in Belgium with full financial support.

Eligible Programs (Hogeschool VIVES – Bruges):

• Bachelor in Hotel Management – Hospitality Management

• Bachelor in Hotel Management – Culinary Arts

  
  

What does the scholarship cover?Selected students will receive a monthly allowance of €1,400, which covers tuition fees, travel, insurance, and living expenses. The scholarship also includes a round-trip flight at the start and end of the program.

Main Requirements:

• Be between 19 and 35 years old by January 1 of the intake year.

• Hold nationality and residency in one of the eligible countries.

• English language proficiency at level B2 (certificate required).

• Have strong motivation and a clear professional plan to apply the acquired knowledge to create positive social impact.

• Previous experience in hospitality or culinary arts is an advantage.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously received scholarships to study in high-income countries.

  
  

Important Dates:

• Applications open: November 3, 2025

• Application deadline: January 31, 2026

• Selection period: February to April 2026

  
  

More information and application:https://www.vives.be/en/study/icp-connect-scholarships