Master Mind Scholarship

1. Scholarship Name
   Master Mind Scholarship
2. Provider/Organization
   Flemish Ministry of Education and Training (Belgium) in collaboration with KU Leuven
3. Scholarship Type
   Merit-based international scholarship for master’s study
4. Eligible Countries / Nationalities
   Open to all non-Russian nationalities. Priority is given to students from Japan, Mexico, Palestine, and the USA, with reserved quotas for applicants from these countries.
5. Eligible Degrees/Programs
   Applies to eligible full-time master’s programs at KU Leuven (excluding preparatory, bridging, and distance learning programs). Consult the official list of eligible master’s programs for details.
6. Fields of Study
   Covers a wide range of disciplines across master’s programs offered at KU Leuven, including but not limited to engineering, social sciences, humanities, life sciences, business, and more.
7. Scholarship Value/Benefits

• Scholarship grant of €10,000 per academic year
• Complete waiver of tuition fees, leaving only a modest administration fee (approximately €136.50 per year)
• Renewable for a second year for 120 ECTS master’s programs (two-year programs); single year for 60 ECTS programs
• Up to 30 scholarships are awarded across Flemish universities; KU Leuven can nominate 20 candidates
• Certain quotas are reserved for specific countries as outlined above

8. Application Deadline
   All materials and registration must be completed by 15 January 2026, 23:59 CET
9. Application Process

• Submit a complete application for an eligible master’s program at KU Leuven before the deadline, including the KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form as an attachment
• Register your scholarship candidacy via the online tool by the deadline
• Nominees will be informed by 10 March 2026 and must submit a one-minute motivational video for preselection
• Final preselection and government-level selection follow; results announced by end of May or early June

10. Required Documents

• Completed master’s degree application
• KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form
• Valid proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge CPE, with minimum required scores)
• Other supporting documents per program requirements
• Motivational video (if nominated)

11. Eligibility Criteria

• High academic performance (demonstrated by GPA and academic awards)
• Prior degree(s) obtained outside Flanders
• English proficiency (TOEFL 94+, IELTS 7+, or Cambridge C2); exceptions for graduates from certain English-speaking countries
• Not enrolled at a Flemish higher education institution at the time of application (except for those in a preparatory program)
• Cannot combine with other Flemish government or Erasmus Mundus scholarships
• Not eligible if holding Russian citizenship (due to specific mobility policies)

12. Official Link
    https://www.kuleuven.be/scholarships/year/2026-2027/master-mind-scholarship
13. Additional Notes (optional)

• Applicants are considered for additional KU Leuven and regional scholarships through a single application
• Finalists are selected based on academic merit, motivation, leadership, and relevant experience
• The number of scholarships is fixed and applications are highly competitive
• Selection process includes both university-level and government-level review

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