The Royal Belgian Benevolent Society (RBBS) in London offers a limited number of small awards to postgraduates of Belgian nationality who wish to study in the UK and have particular difficulty in meeting the costs involved.

The scheme runs every two years, is flexible, and can provide for varying periods of study from three months to a complete academic year (Please note that the scheme is not aimed at Bachelor's and PhD students).

What is the award for?
The money awarded can be used for any of the different costs involved in taking a Master's degree in the UK. Students could, for example, use the money to cover tuition fees or their accomodation whilst in the UK.

How much is awarded?
Awards can be anything up to £1500 per person. The amount of money awarded is decided according to the individual circumstances of the student and the recommendations of the awarding committee.

Who can apply?
Students of Belgian nationality who are planning to pursue postrgraduate studies in the UK (Master's or Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma).
Normally, you should have already been offered a place at a UK university or college.

How can I apply?
Please note that due to the economical situation there will be no RBBS awards in 2012. Awards may be made in 2013
The dealine should normally be 31 March 2013. We currently have no further information to provide.

What happens next?
If you have sent in an application and your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview with the RBBS Awards Committee (to be held in Brussels). This is an ad hoc committee of RBBS representatives and professors from Belgian universities.

For more information please contact secretary@anglo-belgiansoc.com