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Master Mind Scholarships (Government of Flanders)

Fully FundedMaster12-24 monthsVaries per programme

The Master Mind Scholarships, funded by the Flemish Ministry of Education, provide €10,225 per year plus a tuition fee waiver for outstanding international students pursuing Master's degrees at Flemish universities and universities of applied sciences in Belgium. Open to all nationalities (except Russian) with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0. Students cannot apply directly — they must be nominated by their chosen Flemish host institution. Available at KU Leuven, UAntwerpen, UGent, UHasselt, VUB, and others.

Popular Participating Universities

KU LeuvenKU Leuven
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Hasselt UniversityHasselt University

Quick info

Application status

Varies per programme

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Belgium
Master
12-24 months
Open to: All nationalities except Russian. Previous degree must be from outside Flanders.
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Grant of €10,225 per academic year
  • Tuition fee waiver
  • Duration: 1 year for 60 ECTS programmes, 2 years for 120 ECTS programmes
Monthly: €10,225/year grant + tuition fee waiver

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: All nationalities except Russian. Previous degree must be from outside Flanders.

Detailed requirements

  • - All nationalities eligible except Russian citizens
  • - Must have a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent
  • - Good knowledge of English (check specific requirements)
  • - Must apply for a Master's programme at a participating Flemish institution
  • - Students already enrolled in a Flemish institution cannot apply
  • - Previous degree must be from outside Flanders
  • - Cannot be nominated by more than one Flemish institution
  • - Reserved quotas: Japan (3), Mexico (3), Palestine (2), USA (5)

Who can apply

Outstanding international Master's students from all nationalities (except Russian) with a GPA of 3.5/4.0 or equivalent. Students apply to a Flemish university, which nominates top candidates. Available at KU Leuven, UAntwerpen, UGent, UHasselt, VUB, and several universities of applied sciences.

Fields of study

All eligible Master's programmes at participating Flemish institutions

Application window

Varies per programme

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Host institution deadlines: 1 February – 1 April (varies by university)
Students cannot apply directly — must be nominated by the host institution
Selection results: typically May–June
Course starts: September

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Choose a Master's programme at a participating Flemish institution (KU Leuven, UGent, UAntwerpen, VUB, UHasselt, or universities of applied sciences)
  2. 2Step 2: Apply for admission to the Master's programme at the institution
  3. 3Step 3: Indicate interest in the Master Mind Scholarship during your application
  4. 4Step 4: The host institution reviews applications and preselects nominees (deadline: 1 Feb – 1 Apr)
  5. 5Step 5: The institution submits nominated applications to the Mobility Online tool
  6. 6Step 6: Selection results announced — typically May–June
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Government of Flanders / Flemish Ministry of Education

Government of Flanders / Flemish Ministry of Education

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