ARES (French Community of Belgium) - French Community of Belgium Travel Grants

What you get

You will receive a lump-sum grant towards your flight to undertake an internship or carry out research for your final-year dissertation abroad in one of the 31 partner countries of the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (the government of the French-speaking part of Belgium). The amount depends on the distance: it ranges from around 315 EUR for a nearby country such as Tunisia to around 1,735 EUR for distant destinations such as Bolivia, South Africa or Vietnam. If you are on a low income (AMO status) or already receive an FWB study grant, you will also receive a monthly living allowance of up to 330 EUR. This allowance varies depending on the country and is granted for up to 6 months. The funding comes from ARES, the Association of Higher Education Institutions in the French-speaking part of Belgium.

Who can apply

• Where you study: You are enrolled at a higher education institution within the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles in Belgium.
• Level: You are a student on a Bachelor’s, Master’s or specialised Master’s degree programme. Bachelor’s students must have earned at least 120 ECTS credits by the time of their stay (with the exception of Bachelor’s programmes in the single-cycle system).
• Where you go: You are travelling to one of the 31 ARES partner countries in Africa, Latin America or Asia, for example to Senegal, Peru, Vietnam or Rwanda.
• Purpose: Your stay will last at least 30 days and will count towards your ECTS credits as part of an internship or your final-year dissertation (Mémoire/TFE).
• Field of study: All subjects can apply.
• Once per degree: You can only receive this grant once per degree programme.

How to apply

From the 2026-2027 cycle onwards, you should apply directly via your university’s International Office. The International Office will check whether you meet the eligibility criteria and make the final selection. Before you leave, you must attend a one-day preparatory session organised by Uni4Coop.