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Practical INFORMATION Application Procedure and Deadlines The application period for each academic year starts on the 1st November of the previous year. Applicants need to complete an online application form before submitting hard copies of the documents listed below. Detailed information on the application procedure is available on our website www.uantwerp.be/iob. Selection Procedure Applications will be assessed academically by a selection commission composed of academic staff members. Academic selection is based on the following five selection criteria: - Appropriateness of the applicant’s field of study - Quality of the education and results/grades obtained - Relevance of the applicant’s professional experience (if applicable) - Motivation of the applicant - Matching (does the content of the programme match the expectations of the applicant?) Institute, students should note that only VLIR-UOS scholars will receive scholarship payments during this period. Students should submit their visa applications well in advance, in order to ensure that they are able to participate in this programme. Scholarships The Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR-UOS) offers 12 scholarships for each Master programme. The Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC) manages scholarships awarded by the Belgian Directorate General for Development Cooperation (DGD). Further information can be obtained from the Belgian Embassy. http://www.btcctb.org/ The DGD provides a selected overview of study and training grants for students from developing countries. http://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/policy/development_ cooperation/grants/study_and_training_grants/ Information about other scholarships can be found on our website : http://www.uantwerp.be/iob Intensive Language Course Students with insufficient knowledge of English (as detailed on Page 7) will be required to follow an intensive language course, which starts in mid-August and runs for six weeks. In addition to bringing the student’s English competency up to the required level, this course also includes an introduction to the literature and practice of international development. Although the course is offered free of charge by the More practical information can be found on www.uantwerpen.be/iob iob· 21