The Master Mind Scholarship Belgium 2026 is a prestigious initiative funded by the Flemish Government for outstanding international students worldwide.
The programme is designed to position Flanders and Brussels as leading global study destinations while supporting academically excellent students with generous financial aid. The scholarship offers a full international tuition fee waiver alongside a grant of €10,225 per academic year to support living expenses.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Belgium
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries (except Russian nationals)
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €10,225 Grant | Tuition Fee Waiver
- Deadline: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Master Mind Scholarship is a fully funded Master’s degree opportunity sponsored by the Flemish Government for international students who wish to pursue their studies in Flanders, Belgium. The initiative seeks to attract academically exceptional students from across the globe while strengthening the international profile of Flemish higher education institutions. Selected scholars benefit from a tuition fee waiver and are only required to pay a small administrative enrolment fee.
The €10,225 annual grant is paid in instalments and is intended to cover accommodation, insurance, and a significant portion of living expenses. The scholarship duration depends on the selected programme: one academic year for a 60 ECTS Master’s programme and two academic years for a 120 ECTS Master’s programme.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Master Mind Scholarship, applicants must:
- Apply for a Master’s degree programme at a recognized higher education institution in Flanders (Flemish host institution).
- Demonstrate strong academic excellence and/or high academic potential.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0.
- Show proficiency in the English language (specific requirements are determined by the host institution).
- Secure admission from the host institution (acceptance may be finalized after scholarship selection, but admission remains mandatory).
- Be nominated by only one Flemish higher education institution.
- Choose one institution if preselected by multiple institutions before submission through the Mobility-Online tool.
- Be of any nationality except Russian.
- Hold a previous degree from an institution located outside Flanders.
- Not be currently enrolled in a Flemish higher education institution.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- A grant of €10,225 per academic year
- Full international tuition fee waiver
- Financial support for accommodation and insurance
- Contribution toward living expenses
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents via the application portal:
- Passport photograph
- International passport or national ID
- Curriculum Vitae (including GPA out of 4.0, publications, awards, scholarships, etc.)
- Official academic transcript(s) (with certified translation if not in Dutch, French, German, or English)
- English language proficiency test results or exemption letter from host institution
- Letter of motivation written in English
- Two signed recommendation letters (from professors or recent employer) written in English
- Copy of obtained diploma(s) (with certified translation if required)
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to complete your application:
- STEP 1: Confirm your eligibility and verify that your chosen Flemish institution participates in the Master Mind Scholarships programme.
- STEP 2: Submit your Master’s programme application directly to the host institution.
- STEP 3: The host institution reviews and preselects qualified candidates.
- STEP 4: The host institution initiates your scholarship application by creating your file in the Mobility-Online tool.
- STEP 5: You will receive an automated email from the Mobility-Online system informing you of your preselection.
- STEP 6: Register in the Mobility-Online tool and complete your application before the stated deadline. Upload all required documents.
- STEP 7: The host institution validates and submits your completed application file through the Mobility-Online system.
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