Master Mind Scholarship, Belgium 2026

Applications are now open for the Master Mind Scholarship, offered by the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training for master’s programs in Flanders and Brussels, Belgium. This scholarship supports outstanding students from around the world in various fields such as business, engineering, sciences, humanities, and more. Deadlines vary by participating institution, ranging from January to April 2026, so check your chosen university early.

It is a partially funded scholarship providing a €10,225 grant per academic year plus a full tuition fee waiver, helping cover living expenses, accommodation, and insurance while allowing recipients to focus on their studies. Open to international students of all nationalities who meet academic excellence criteria, with no application fee required—applications are submitted directly through the host institution. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Master’s
• Host Country: Belgium
• Open to all Nationalities
• Funding Type: Partial funding
• Duration: 1 or 2 academic years
• Application Deadlines: Vary by host institution (January 15, 2026 – April 1, 2026)

What This Scholarship Offers:

• €10,225 cash grant per academic year (for 1-year or 2-year master’s programs).
• Full tuition fee waiver – (only a small administrative/enrollment fee of around €136.50–€140 per year, depending on the institution).
• Support for living expenses – the grant covers a significant portion of your daily costs (food, transport, personal needs, etc.).
• Help with accommodation costs
• Coverage for health insurance

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Academic Requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 on your previous bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• English Language Requirements (for Universities/Applied Sciences): IELTS 7.0 overall, TOEFL 94, CEFR C1, or equivalent (proof no older than 3 years).
• English Language Requirements (for Schools of Arts): IELTS 6.5 overall, TOEFL 90, CEFR B2, or equivalent (proof no older than 3 years).
• Previous Degrees: Cannot have obtained your qualifying degree from a Flemish institution (Erasmus+ mobility exceptions apply).
• Enrollment Status: Not already enrolled in a Flemish institution, except for preparatory programs starting a master’s in September 2026.
• Host Institution Check: Must be academically accepted by the host for the degree program.

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Programs Available

The scholarship supports a wide range of English-taught master’s programs across participating institutions. Eligible fields include:

• Business and Management
• Engineering
• Computer Science and IT
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Law
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Natural Sciences (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Environmental Sciences
• Arts and Design
• Agriculture and Forestry
• Economics
• Biotechnology
• European Studies
• Mathematics
• Physics and Astronomy
• Administration Studies
• Architecture
• Aviation
• Construction
• Education
• Energy Studies
• Finance
• Food and Beverage Studies
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Languages
• Life Sciences
• Marketing Studies

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• Performing Arts
• Professional Studies
• Sport and Exercise Studies
• Sustainability Studies
• Technology Studies
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Transportation and Logistics
• Public Administration
• Criminology
• Global Health
• Nuclear Engineering
• Biomedical Sciences
• Rehabilitation Sciences
• Vaccinology
• Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
• Theoretical Chemistry
• Computational Modelling
• Ecohydrology
• Water Resources Engineering
• Food Technology
• Environmental Technology
• Sports Ethics
• Game Design
• Film and Cultural Studies
• Linguistics
• Innovation and eGovernance

For a full list of specific programs, visit the Study in Flanders programs page.

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Participating Institutions and Deadlines:

Universities:

• 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: March 1, 2026
• HOGENT: March 20, 2026
• Erasmus Brussels: March 31, 2026
• KdG: March 31, 2026
• LUCA School of Arts: April 1, 2026
• Antwerp Maritime Academy: Contact international office
• PXL: Contact international office

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How to Apply:

1. Verify your eligibility using the criteria above (For more detailed, check the official Website).
2. Select a participating institution and confirm their deadline.
3. Submit your application documents directly to the host institution before their internal deadline.
4. If preselected (institutions can submit up to 20 candidates), receive an email to complete your file in the Mobility Online tool.
5. Upload required documents: profile picture, passport/ID copy, CV (with GPA), transcripts, English test results, motivation letter, two recommendation letters, and diplomas (with translations if needed).
6. The institution submits your file to the Flemish Higher Education Council.

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