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DUO-Belgium/Flanders Scholarship 2019

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Eligibility

Students pursuing Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes

Region

South Korea

Award

Up to EUR 800 per month

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

DUO-Belgium/Flanders Fellowship Programme established in 2011 had an aim of promoting exchanges of students between Belgium/Flanders and 4 other Asian countries namely- China, India, South Korea and Vietnam on a permanent and balanced basis. Thus, the DUO-Belgium/Flanders Scholarship 2019 invites applications from two students who will be exchanged in the framework of a cooperative project. The scholarship provides them with the opportunity to win up to EUR 800 per month.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

The following applicants are eligible for the scholarship:

  • Bachelor's applicants currently enrolled in universities or university colleges in Flanders or one of the four Asian countries
  • Master's applicants currently enrolled in universities or university colleges in Flanders or one of the four Asian countries 

Note: The four countries include China, India, South Korea and Vietnam.

Benefits

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits: 

  • EUR 650 per month (with a maximum of EUR 2600) for Flemish students and EUR 800 per month (with a maximum of EUR 3200) for Asian students
  • EUR 1100 for both the Flemish student and the Asian student as travel cost
  • An extra EUR 200 per month (with a maximum of EUR 800) will be awarded to Flemish students that belong to the groups mentioned below in higher education:
    • Students who are entitled to a Flemish study grant
    • Students with a disability, recognized by VAPH
    • Working students in a work programme

Note: A Flemish student is defined as a student from any nationality, subscribed in a Flemish Higher Education Institution.

Documents

The following documents are required to be attached along with the application: 

  • MOU agreement between the home and the host institution
  • Copies of passport of both the students 
  • Transcripts of both the students
  • A motivation letter of both the students  
  • A recommendation letter (not mandatory)
How can you apply?

Follow the steps to apply: 

Step 1: Click here and find the name of the home institution to get an ID.
Step 2: Create an ID to apply for the scholarship program. 
Step 3: Fill the application form with the relevant details and upload on the portal.
Step 4: Upload the required documents on the portal.
Step 5: Submit the application and wait for the confirmation mail from the Secretariat which the applicant will receive within 3 days after the submission of the completed application.

Note: If the applicant doesn't get a confirmation mail, they are free to contact the admin by sending a mail at  admin2@asemduo.org promptly.

More Details
Selection Criteria
  • A Flemish Selection Committee, comprising Flemish experts and if possible, representatives from Asian countries, will make the selection after the application deadline. The decision will be announced by May 2019.
  • Project proposals for the exchange of students in all disciplines will be accepted. However, priority shall be given to the following disciplines:
    • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
    • Political and social sciences
    • Economy
    • Communication Sciences
  • The selection will be based on the following criteria:
    • Priority field of study (5 points)
    • The quality of the learning or training agreement (10 points)
    • Institutional criteria for submitting the student (15 points)
    • The applicant’s study results in the transcript of records (30 points)
    • The quality of the applicant’s motivation (30 points)
    • The reasons for recommending the applicant in the recommendation letter (not mandatory [10 points])
  • At least 25% of all fellowships will be awarded to students from low socio-economic background (only applicable for the Flemish students).

Note: The notification will be displayed on the official website and the Secretariat will directly notify contact persons/awardees in writing. Hard copies of notification and Letter of Acceptance will be forwarded to both home and host institutions.

Important documents
Certificate of stayGeneral Description Application FormFellow essay formGuidelines
Terms and Conditions
  • At least 25% of all scholarships will be awarded to the students with low socio-economic background (Applicable for Flemish students only). 
  • All applicants should maintain their “student status” from the time of application until the end of their exchange period.
  • The final selected students will hear a decision by May 2019.
  • The notification will be displayed on the website and the Secretariat will directly notify Contact Persons/Awardees in writing.
  • The applicant should write his/her complete application (including documents/annexes) in English.
  • If this exchange project has any other source of finance, please specify. Any private loan or family support is not applicable to this category.
  • The acknowledgement on the receipt of submission will be sent to the contact person in the Flemish home institution by e-mail within 3 days after submission.

For more information, click here.

Contact Details

Gwanghwamun KPO Box 603,
Seoul, Korea, 03187

Phone: +82-2-720-6712
Email: admin2@asemduo.org

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