Master Mind Scholarship 2026-2027

The Flemish Ministry of Education and Training offers scholarships to outstanding students from all over the world to study for a master's degree in Flanders or Brussels. The Master Mind Scholarship includes a grant of €10,000 and a waiver of tuition fees per academic year.

The Master Mind Scholarships are highly competitive. Applicants will be competing against other international students who have achieved excellent academic records. Submitting a strong application will increase your chances of being selected.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 15 January 2026
2. Value: Full tuition + €10,000/year
3. Study Level: Master’s programmes
4. Sponsor: KU Leuven
5. Eligible Country: All nationalities except Russian citizens

Eligibility Criteria for Master Mind Scholarship 2026-2027

1. Students enroling on the following programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year are not eligible for the Master Mind Scholarship: preparatory programmes, bridging programmes and distance learning programmes.
2. All nationalities are eligible, except Russian citizens (see related information here)
3. The student has a high standard of academic performance and potential. Excellent study results are reflected in a high Grade Point Average (GPA), as mentioned on the transcript of records.
4. Previous degree(s) should have been obtained at a higher education institution outside Flanders. International students who have completed a credit mobility programme at a host Flemish higher education institution are still eligible for a Master Mind Scholarship.
5. Regardless of the minimum score required by the programme, applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate a good knowledge and command of English. The accepted English language tests are
6. Online TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum overall score of 94
7. IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum overall score of 7
8. Cambridge CPE (Cambridge Proficiency English): minimum level C2

Warning: The language test must be taken before the 15 January application deadline. Language test results can be added after the deadline.

Info: Students who have previously completed an English-taught programme in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America do not need to submit a certificate of English language proficiency.

Benefits of Master Mind Scholarship 2026-2027

1. Master Mind Scholarship holders are entitled to a full waiver of their tuition fees. They only need to pay an annual administration fee of €136.50.
2. Incoming students will receive a scholarship of €10,000 per academic year for up to two academic years.

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Submit a complete application file for an eligible master’s programme before 15 January 2026, 23.59 CET, including the KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form as an annexe. This annexe should be uploaded in the application tool under document type "Annexe ". Download the Candidacy Form here.
2. Step 2: Register your scholarship candidacy via the online registration tool before 15 January 2026, 23.59 CET.
3. After nomination: If you have been nominated as a candidate, you will be informed by 10 March 2026. You will then be asked to submit a one-minute motivational video for the next selection phase by 18 March 2026.

For more information, kindly visit KU Leuven scholarship webpage.

Application Deadline

January 15, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Master Mind Scholarship 2026-2027