If you’re planning to study in Belgium and counting on government-backed financial support, this is an important update you cannot afford to miss. The Scholarship from the Flemish Government remains one of the most relevant financial aid routes for students enrolled in Flemish universities—but new conditions are coming into force from the 2026–2027 academic year, reshaping how support will be granted and reviewed.
With budget adjustments confirmed and universities like Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) reviewing their financial assistance frameworks, early awareness and timely applications are now more important than ever.
What Financial Support This Scholarship Offers?
This scholarship is designed to ease the financial burden of studying in Flanders by combining direct financial aid with reduced tuition fees for eligible students.
This Flemish government scholarship support features will be offering following set of package to the winners:
- Government-funded study grants awarded based on nationality, study programme, and financial background
- Reduced tuition fees for students who qualify for the scholarship
- Eligibility to receive funding across multiple study cycles, including Bachelor’s, Graduate, and Master’s pathways
- Automatic consideration for reduced tuition even if full scholarship funding is not granted
This structure makes the Flemish Government Scholarship particularly valuable for students progressing through different academic stages in Belgium.
Who Can Be Considered for This Support?
To be evaluated for a Flemish Government scholarship, applicants must meet a set of clearly defined conditions. Age is not a limiting factor, which opens the door for both traditional and non-traditional students.
Applicants must generally meet the following requirements:
- Fulfil nationality conditions set by the Flemish study grant authority
- Be enrolled (or enrolling) in an eligible Bachelor’s, Graduate’s, or Master’s programme
- Meet the financial criteria assessed by the Afdeling Studietoelage (Department of Study Grants)
- Be studying within the Flemish higher education system
Students may receive a scholarship for up to:
- 2 Graduate’s programmes
- 2 Bachelor’s programmes
- 1 initial Master’s programme
- 1 bridging or preparatory programme
- 1 additional educational degree.
How the Application Process Works?
The entire application process is handled digitally, making it accessible and trackable for applicants. Applicants should submit their scholarship application via the official portal at studietoelagen.be, where they can:
- Create and manage their personal profile
- Track the status of their application online
- Authorize the department to automatically consider them for future academic years
The application interface is available in English once logged in, and all official information about the study grant is published directly on the same platform.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for admission at Vrije Universiteit Brussel Belgium on the Flemish Government Scholarship for the 2026 academic year is 1 June 2026. Applications must be submitted by this deadline to be considered for financial support. Applicants may also indicate during submission that the Afdeling Studietoelage is allowed to initiate applications for subsequent academic years automatically, helping ensure continuity of funding.