Master Mind scholarship for a master's degree in Flanders (Belgium)

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

Belgium

Accepted nationalities

All nationalities

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

All fields

Other conditions

• You must show a high standard of academic performance and potential, shown by a high Grade Point Average (GPA) on your transcript of records.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The student demonstrates high standard of academic performance and potential. Excellent study results are reflected in a high Grade Point Average (GPA), as shown on the transcript of records.
• Your previous degree should have been obtained at a higher education institution outside Flanders.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Previous degree(s) should have been obtained at a higher education institution outside Flanders.
• Students already enrolled at a Flemish higher education institution are not eligible. The only exception is international students who, at the time of their scholarship application in the spring of 2027, are enrolled on a specific preparatory programme in preparation for starting a master's programme in September 2027.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Students who are already enrolled at a Flemish higher education institution are not eligible. The only exception is international students who, at the time of their scholarship application in the spring of 2027, are enrolled on a specific preparatory programme in preparation for starting a master’s programme in September 2027.
• You cannot combine the Master Mind Scholarship with any other scholarship offered by KU Leuven, the Belgian national or regional governments, or the European Commission.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Students cannot combine the Master Mind Scholarship with any other scholarship offered by KU Leuven, the Belgian national or regional governments, or the European Commission.
• The language test must be taken before the application deadline on 15 January. However, the language test results can be added after the deadline.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The language test must be taken before the application deadline on 15 January. However, language test results can be added after the deadline.
• Students who have previously completed an English-taught programme in Australia, Canada (the English-speaking provinces), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America are exempt from submitting a certificate of English language proficiency.Organisation’s wording: Students who have previously completed an English-taught programme in Australia, Canada (the English-speaking provinces), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America are exempt from submitting a certificate of English language proficiency.
• Students enrolling on the following programmes for the 2027-2028 academic year are not eligible for the Master Mind Scholarship: bridging programmes and distance learning programmes.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Students enrolling on the following programmes for the 2027-2028 academic year are not eligible for the Master Mind Scholarship: bridging programmes and distance learning programmes.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Number of places

3 places

Dates

Applications open

15 October 2026 at 00:00 CEST (Europe/Brussels)

Applications close

15 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Brussels)

Results announced

End of March 2027

Studies start

September 2027

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Submit a complete application file for an eligible master's programme

   With whom

   KU Leuven (online application tool)

   By when

   15 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Brussels) — 23:59 CET on 15 January 2027

   Documents to provide

   • KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form, uploaded to the application tool under the document type Annexe

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

2. 2
   Step 2: Register your scholarship candidacy via the online registration tool

   With whom

   KU Leuven (online registration tool)

   By when

   15 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Brussels) — 23:59 CET on 15 January 2027

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

3. 3
   Step 3: If you are nominated as a candidate, submit a one-minute motivational video for the next stage of the selection process

   With whom

   KU Leuven

   By when

   16 March 2027 (Europe/Brussels) — 16 March 2027

   Documents to provide

   • A one-minute motivational video

Where to apply

Prepare your departure

• Country guide: Belgium