Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) Master's Grants
Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI)
About the grant
Provides a grant of up to €10,000 per academic year (covering admission fees, tuition, and learning materials); for two-year (120 ECTS) master's programmes, a separate grant application is required for the second year. Health and repatriation insurance are also covered.
Who can apply
Open to citizens of any country (Uzbekistan included) — there is no official nationality restriction, only a non-binding list of 'priority countries'. Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree from a recognised foreign institution, obtained no more than 5 years before the programme starts. Candidates already studying in Belgium or who previously received an ARES scholarship are not eligible.
How to apply
Apply to a master's programme at a recognised higher education institution in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, then submit the WBI grant application with all required documents to that institution before the deadline; incomplete applications are not forwarded to the WBI selection jury.
Important dates
Annual
The application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year expired at midnight (Brussels time) on 31 March 2026 — this deadline has already passed (as of today, 12 July 2026). The programme recurs annually around the same period; the next deadline for the 2027-2028 academic year is expected around 31 March 2027.
Useful tips
- Take IELTS or TOEFL in advance — most scholarships require at least 6.5.
- Request recommendation letters at least 2 months early — professors need time.
- In your motivation letter, clearly state your goals and plans after returning to Uzbekistan.
Other grants in this category
Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)
U.S. Department of State
Full scholarship: tuition, monthly living stipend, international and domestic airfare, and J-1 Exchange Visitor health insurance. The program enables recipients to earn a Master's degree in the U.S. or conduct research under the Open Study/Research Award.
Türkiye Bursları — Turkish Government Scholarships
Turkish Government (YTB)
Full funding: tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend (approximately TRY 4,500 for Bachelor's, TRY 6,500 for Master's, TRY 9,000 for PhD students), health insurance, a one-year Turkish-language course, and round-trip airfare.
Chevening Scholarship
UK Government (FCDO)
Full scholarship: university tuition fees, a monthly living allowance (rate varies by city), return flights to and from the UK, visa costs, and additional grants (e.g. for research). Available only for one-year master's programmes.