Scholarships for MSc in Photonics Engineering at VUB
March 20, 2026
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is offering scholarships for its MSc in Photonics Engineering program through Phortify — a European network of 12 leading universities, research organizations and industry partners, co-funded by the EU's Digital Europe Programme to train the next generation of photonics professionals.
📅 Scholarship application deadline: 3 April 2026
Scholarship amounts (per year):
• EU students: €7,200
• Non-EU students: €12,000
Eligibility:
Applicants must be nationals of an eligible country* and meet VUB's academic admission requirements, including a minimum CGPA of 3.2/4.0 (or equivalent).
How to apply?
There are two separate steps:
1. Apply to the MSc programme at VUB: https://apply.vub.be/#/ (deadline 31 March 2026)
2. Apply for the Phortify scholarship via MyPhortify: https://phortify.eu/myphortify/
Required documents for the scholarship application:
• Official academic transcripts (BSc and MSc if applicable)
• A Phortify-specific motivation letter
• A CV
For more information, contact us at info@phortify.eu or join the webinar on March 11 (see attachment).