Priority Country Programme
The Priority Country Programme aims to promote the exchange of students from Flemish higher education institutions between the community of Flanders and the following priority countries: Brazil, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, South Africa, Turkey and the United States of America.
Students from Flemish higher education institutions may apply to the programme for an outgoing mobility, but exchange through a duo project is also possible.
Candidate profile
Students from Flemish higher education institutions from all disciplines may apply for the scholarship.
Destination
Student mobilities to the following destination countries are eligible:
- Brazil;
- Chile;
- Japan;
- Mexico;
- Morocco;
- Turkey;
- United States of America;
- South Africa.
Scholarship amount
The total scholarship consists of:
- a scholarship amount of €700 per month for an outgoing student, with a maximum amount of €2 800 total and €850 per month for an incoming student, with a maximum amount of €3 400.
- an amount for travel costs, depending on the distance between Belgium and the host institution;
- 2000-2999 km (Morocco, Turkey): €360
- >=8000 km (Brazil, Chile, Japan, Mexico, U.S.A., South Africa): €1 500
- students from underrepresented groups will receive €200 per month, with a maximum of €800, in addition to the scholarship amount.
Duration
- The duration of the mobility is minimum one month and maximum one year.
- For Turkey only short mobilities of one month for internship and study are eligible.
Application and selection procedure
Step 1: Apply through the coordinator at your home institution’s international office.
Step 2: The selection will be made by your home institution.
Step 3: Your home institution will submit your application to the Flemish Higher Education Council (VLUHR).
Step 4: A qualified board of jury members will perform an external selection based on:
- motivation letter;
- transcript of records;
- letter of recommendation from a professor or teacher;
- learning/training agreement.