Generic Grant
Planning a study exchange or traineeship outside Europe? You may be eligible for a generic grant from Flemish Government. This grant supports students who go abroad to destinations outside the Erasmus+ programme countries. Please note that the number of grants available is limited.
You can use this grant for:
- an traineeship outside Europe (ISP: Option 2)
- a study exchange outside Europe (ISP: Option 3)
Who is eligible for this grant?
The generic grant is primarily intended for students with fewer opportunities. However, other students may also be eligible for a (more limited) generic grant.
Who is considered a student with fewer opportunities?
You belong to this group if you are:
- a student receiving a Flemish study grant;
- a student with a disability or special needs, including:
- Students recognised by the Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities (VAPH)
- Students recognised by the Federal Public Service Social Security – Directorate-General for Persons with Disabilities (DG HAN)
- Students who incur additional costs because of a disability or special needs, as verified by STUVO;
- a working student, including:
- students enrolled in a work-based learning pathway;
- students who work at least 80 hours per month or 50% employment under a salaried contract subject to social security contributions;
- self-employed students whose self-employment is their main occupation;
- a near-grant student: a student who meets the nationality and study requirements for a Flemish study grant but is not awarded one and is therefore entitled to a reduced tuition fee. These students are registered as such in the institution's student administration system.
How much is the grant?
| Duration (excluding travel days!) | Student with fewer opportunities | Student with no fewer opportunities |
| 60 to 74 calendar days | 2,000 EUR | 1,000 EUR |
| 75 to 89 calendar days | 2,500 EUR | |
| 90 or more calendar days | 3,000 EUR |
How do you apply?
Would you like to apply for the Generic Grant?
You can find all the steps and deadlines on the page How do I apply.
What requirements do you need to meet to apply for the Generic Grant?
Odisee awards these grants to students who:
- spend at least 60 days abroad;
- choose a study exchange or traineeship with a recognised partner outside Europe;
- submit their application on time through Mobility Online.
- upload all required documents during the application process if they wish to be considered for a grant;
- carefully review the application form to see what applies to you and make sure you have these documents on hand when you apply for an exchange.
- check the application form carefully to see which documents apply to their situation and have these ready when applying for their exchange.
Important: If you receive a traineeship allowance of €1,000 or more from your host organisation, you are not eligible for a Generic Grant. Instead, you will receive a grant from Odisee’s Internationalisation Fund worth €1,000.
Did not receive the grant?
Students who apply for the Generic Grant but are not awarded one may still be eligible for a grant of up to €1,000 from Odisee’s Internationalisation Fund.
