The Master Mind Scholarship is now open for international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree in Belgium. This prestigious program is funded by the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training to support outstanding students from around the world.
The scholarship enables talented students to study Master’s and Advanced Master’s programs at top universities located in the Flanders region and the Brussels Capital Region, while benefiting from generous financial support and reduced tuition fees.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Belgium
- Host Region: Flanders & Brussels Capital Region
- Funded By: Flemish Ministry of Education and Training
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries (except Russia)
- Reward: €10,225 Grant per Academic Year | Tuition Fee Reduction
- IELTS Requirement: Required according to university requirements
- Deadline: Varies by University
Scholarship Details
The Master Mind Scholarship aims to attract highly talented international students who want to pursue high-quality education in Belgium while building strong academic and professional careers.
Students admitted into this program will study at leading Belgian universities and benefit from financial support that significantly reduces the cost of education. The scholarship provides €10,225 per academic year, which helps cover living expenses. In addition, recipients benefit from a major tuition fee reduction, paying only about €136.50 per year.
Belgium is known for its world-class universities and research institutions, and the Master Mind Scholarship provides an opportunity for students to learn from experienced professors and researchers in a multicultural academic environment. Through this program, students gain valuable academic knowledge, global exposure, and professional development opportunities.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected students of the Master Mind Scholarship in Belgium will receive:
- €10,225 scholarship grant per academic year for living expenses
- Very low tuition fee of approximately €136.50 per year
- Opportunity to study at top universities in Belgium
- Access to experienced professors and international researchers
- Exposure to a multicultural student environment
- Development of research, communication, and professional skills
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Master Mind Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Apply for a Master’s or Advanced Master’s program at a participating Belgian university
- The program must include at least 60 ECTS credits per academic year
- Demonstrate strong academic performance
- Provide proof of English language proficiency according to the host university’s requirements
- Be academically admitted by a Flemish higher education institution before receiving the scholarship
- Ensure that the previous degree used for admission was not obtained from a Flemish institution
- Not already be enrolled in a Flemish institution (except some students currently in preparatory programs)
- Be nominated by only one Flemish higher education institution
- Be an international student (except Russian nationals)
- Note that the scholarship cannot be used for preparatory, bridging, or distance-learning programs
Participating Universities and Deadlines
Students must first apply for admission to a participating institution. Each university has its own application deadline:
- KU Leuven — January 15, 2026
- University of Antwerp — February 1, 2026
- Hasselt University — March 15, 2026
- Ghent University — April 1, 2026
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel — April 1, 2026
Universities of Applied Sciences and Arts
- AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts — March 1, 2026
- HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts — March 20, 2026
- Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts — March 31, 2026
- KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts — March 31, 2026
- LUCA School of Arts — April 1, 2026
- Antwerp Maritime Academy — Contact the international office
- PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts — Contact the international office
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Copy of passport or national ID
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts from previous studies
- Proof of English language proficiency (based on university requirements)
- Motivation letter written in English
- Two signed recommendation letters from professors or an employer
- Copy of academic diploma(s)
- Profile photograph
- Certified translation for any document not written in English, Dutch, French, or German
How to Apply
To apply for the Master Mind Scholarship 2026, applicants should:
- Confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements
- Choose a participating Flemish university offering their preferred Master’s program
- Apply for admission to the chosen university before its deadline
- Wait for the university to review applications and nominate top candidates for the scholarship
- If nominated, follow the instructions sent via email to complete the scholarship application through the Mobility Online system
- Upload all required documents on the platform before the specified deadline
- The Flemish Higher Education Council will review nominated applications and select final recipients
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