🎓✨ Last Chance to Go Global: ICP Connect Scholarships 2027–2028 🌍🍽️
- plataforma PREIT-TOUR
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
The Faculty of Hospitality Sciences is excited to announce the upcoming call for the ICP Connect Scholarships 2027–2028, part of the innovation project “Beyond the Souvenir: A Multi-Regional Project for Authentic and Sustainable Hospitality Education.” This initiative is led by the PREIT-tour research group at the University of Cuenca, in collaboration with VIVES University of Applied Sciences, Mountains of the Moon University, Quy Nhon University, and Makerere Business School.
This is a big deal 🚨: it’s the third and final cohort of the program, making it a unique opportunity for anyone aiming for high-level international training in hospitality.
🌎📊 A quick look at past results
The program is highly competitive, and the numbers show it:
🧑🎓 In the first cohort, only one student from Latin America (from our Faculty) was selected.👩🍳 For the second cohort, three Latin American students are likely to receive the scholarship.
So yes, it’s possible—but it takes preparation and strategy 💡
🇧🇪🎓 What does the scholarship offer?
Funded by VLIR-UOS, these scholarships allow you to pursue a Bachelor in Hotel Management in Belgium, specializing in:
Hospitality Management 🏨
Culinary Arts 🍳
📅 Duration: 3 years💸 Full coverage includes:
Tuition ✔️
Monthly stipend of €1,400 💶
Insurance 🛡️
Flights ✈️
📌📚 Key requirements
Thinking of applying? Here’s what you need:
📊 Minimum GPA: 75/100
🗣️ English level:
IELTS: minimum 6.0
Duolingo: minimum 105
🎂 Age: 19–35 years old🎓 High school diploma or equivalent🌱 Strong motivation linked to sustainable development
🧠📈 Start preparing now
To support applicants, the Faculty offers a B2-level English course:
⏱️ 4 hours per week🗓️ Running this semester and part of the next👨🏫 Schedule arranged directly with the instructor
📌 Important: Application documents must be submitted in January 2027, so starting early is key.
📝🚀 How to apply
Interested students must fill out the form by:
📅 April 21, 2026
🔍 More information
(Links to be updated)
💬📣 Final tip
If you’re serious about this, start now:
✔️ Work on your English✔️ Strengthen your academic profile✔️ Build a clear and convincing motivation
🌟 This is more than a scholarship—it’s a life-changing experience that connects education, sustainability, and global opportunities.
Can you picture yourself studying hospitality in Belgium? 🇧🇪✨Now’s the time to go for it.
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