Deadline: 15 January 2025
The KU Leuven Master Mind Scholarship, funded by the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, is now open for applications. This prestigious program offers international students the chance to pursue master’s degrees in Flanders and Brussels with substantial financial support.
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), established in 1834, is a leading Catholic research university in Belgium. Renowned for academic excellence.
Scholarship Details
- Host Country: Belgium
- Host Institute: KU Leuven
- Level: Master’s
- Scholarships Available: 30
- Eligible Nationalities: International (excluding Russian citizens)
- Scholarship Value: €10,000 per academic year + full tuition fee waiver
- Duration:
- 1 academic year for a 60 ECTS Master’s program
- 2 academic years for a 120 ECTS Master’s program
- Deadline: January 15, 2025, 23:59 CET
Scholarship Benefits
- Stipend: €10,000 per academic year to cover living expenses (e.g., accommodation, insurance).
- Fee Waiver: Full exemption from tuition fees (enrollment fees may apply).
- Duration:
- €10,000 for each year of a two-year program.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Exhibit exceptional academic potential with a high GPA.
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in the language of instruction.
- Not currently be enrolled in a Flemish university (exceptions apply for international students in specific preparatory programs).
- Note that preparatory and distance-learning programs are not eligible.
- Not combine this scholarship with Erasmus Mundus fellowships or other Flemish government grants.
Eligible Scholarships Included:
Applicants are also considered for these KU Leuven scholarships:
- Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship
- KU Leuven ASEAN Scholarship
- KU Leuven Scholarship for Africa
- KU Leuven Scholarship for Central and South America
Application Timeline
- Deadline for Applications: January 15, 2025
- Nomination Notification: By March 8, 2025
- Submission of Motivational Video: March 17, 2025
How to Apply
- Submit an Application File:
- Apply for an eligible master’s program before the deadline.
- Include the KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form as an annex. Download the form from the official website and upload it under the document type “Annexe.”
- Register for Master Mind Candidacy:
- Register your candidacy via the online registration tool by the deadline.
- Selection Process:
- Candidates will be informed of their nomination and invited to submit a 1-minute motivational video for the next selection phase.
Foe further details please see KU Leuven’s Website
