Great news for international students! The Belgium Government Master Mind Scholarship 2026–2027 is now open for applications. Funded by the Flemish Ministry of Education, this prestigious program supports outstanding students pursuing Master's degrees in Belgium.

🎓 Scholarship Overview

  • Host Country: Belgium

  • Program Level: Master’s Degree (60 or 120 ECTS)

  • Scholarship Type: Government-funded

  • Number of Awards: ~30 students

  • Deadline: April 27, 2026

💰 Financial Benefits

  • Up to €10,225 per year

  • Final installment of €1,525 upon completion

  • Tuition fee capped at €140

  • Funding available for full duration (for 2-year programs, subject to performance)

👉 Note: While generous, the scholarship may not fully cover all living costs—but Belgium offers relatively affordable living compared to many European countries.

🏫 Participating Institutions

  • KU Leuven

  • Ghent University

  • University of Antwerp

  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

  • Hasselt University

  • Antwerp Maritime Academy

  • Schools of Arts

✅ Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum GPA: 3.5/4.0

  • Strong English proficiency:

    • IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 94 / C1 CEFR

    • (Arts: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / B2 CEFR)

  • Must not have studied previously in a Flemish institution

  • Must apply for a Master’s program in Belgium

  • Open to most nationalities (except Russian nationals)

📄 Required Documents

  • CV (with GPA conversion)

  • Academic transcripts

  • English test results

  • Motivation letter

  • 2 recommendation letters

  • Degree certificates

📝 Application Process

  1. Choose a participating university

  2. Apply for admission to your desired Master’s program

  3. Get nominated by the university

  4. University submits your application

  5. Final selection by evaluation committee

  6. Accept offer & enroll

📢 Important: You cannot apply directly for the scholarship—only through a nominated university.
Call 2026-2027 Master Mind Scholarships.pdf

📅 Final Deadline

April 27, 2026 (23:59 GMT+1)

✨ If you have a strong academic background and want to study in Europe at a low cost, this is an excellent opportunity!

Let me know if you want help choosing universities or writing your motivation letter.