Master Mind Scholarship (Flanders)

Flemish Government and Flemish universities (KU Leuven and others)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Outstanding international applicants of any nationality except Russian, with a high GPA from a degree outside Flanders, applying to an eligible English-taught master's at a participating Flemish institution. English proof such as IELTS 7 or TOEFL iBT 94. Not for people already enrolled in Flanders or holding another Flemish or Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

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About this opportunity

A Flemish government scholarship for the most outstanding international master's students. One application at KU Leuven covers several scholarships at once.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Outstanding international applicants of any nationality except Russian, with a high GPA from a degree outside Flanders, applying to an eligible English-taught master's at a participating Flemish institution. English proof such as IELTS 7 or TOEFL iBT 94. Not for people already enrolled in Flanders or holding another Flemish or Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
2. Note the deadline. Jan – Apr (annual; KU Leuven closes on 15 Jan, other Flemish institutions between 1 Feb and mid-Apr - the next KU Leuven deadline is 15 Jan 2027, check the institution for the others) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Admission application; transcripts; degree certificates; CV; motivation letter; language proof; institution's Master Mind candidacy form.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Institutional nomination followed by selection under programme criteria

Profile of past winners

Programme-wide award numbers and institutional nomination limits apply

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Tips from our advisors

1. Apply to the Master's programme and scholarship process early; check the chosen institution's deadline rather than assuming one deadline applies to all universities.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
7. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

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Who can apply for Master Mind Scholarship (Flanders)?

Outstanding international applicants of any nationality except Russian, with a high GPA from a degree outside Flanders, applying to an eligible English-taught master's at a participating Flemish institution. English proof such as IELTS 7 or TOEFL iBT 94. Not for people already enrolled in Flanders or holding another Flemish or Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

What does Master Mind Scholarship (Flanders) cover?

EUR 10,225 per academic year (tuition waived apart from a small administration fee), for one or two years depending on the master's programme

When is the deadline for Master Mind Scholarship (Flanders)?

Jan – Apr (annual; KU Leuven closes on 15 Jan, other Flemish institutions between 1 Feb and mid-Apr - the next KU Leuven deadline is 15 Jan 2027, check the institution for the others) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Master Mind Scholarship (Flanders)?

Host countries: Belgium.

What documents do I need for Master Mind Scholarship (Flanders)?

Admission application; transcripts; degree certificates; CV; motivation letter; language proof; institution's Master Mind candidacy form.

How are applicants selected for Master Mind Scholarship (Flanders)?

Institutional nomination followed by selection under programme criteria

How much work is the Master Mind Scholarship (Flanders) application?

High