KU Leuven Scholarship for Central and South America
A full tuition waiver and a one-time 4,000 EUR allowance for an outstanding student from Central or South America starting a KU Leuven master's.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Belgium
Funding
Full tuition fee waiver for the whole programme (annual administration fee 140 EUR) and a one-time 4,000 EUR allowance at the start. One scholarship.
Eligible applicants
Outstanding master's students from Central and South America
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Overview
KU Leuven Scholarship for Central and South America is offered by KU Leuven for Master’s study in Belgium. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testUnless English is the first language: online TOEFL 94, IELTS 7 or Cambridge CPE C2; exempt if previously completed an English-taught programme in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK or USA
- Complete master's applicationRequired
- KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy FormRequired
- TranscriptsRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
One-time allowance (4,000 EUR)
Included
Full tuition fee waiver for the whole programme (annual administration fee 140 EUR) and a one-time 4,000 EUR allowance at the start. One scholarship. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of the listed Central and South American countries
- International eligibility
- Cannot be combined with another KU Leuven scholarship or an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- High GPA; previous degree from an institution outside Flanders
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Belgium
Official eligibility summary
For citizens of the Central and South American countries listed on the page (including Caribbean states and Mexico) applying to an eligible KU Leuven master's or advanced master's. Applicants need a high GPA and a previous degree from outside Flanders, and must take part in the Master Mind selections.
Applicant profile
- Outstanding master's students from Central and South America
Study route
- Master’s study in Belgium
Current-cycle criteria
- For citizens of the Central and South American countries listed on the page (including Caribbean states and Mexico) applying to an eligible KU Leuven master's or advanced master's. Applicants need a high GPA and a previous degree from outside Flanders, and must take part in the Master Mind selections.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- English test result
- One-minute motivational video (nominees)
How to apply
- 1
Submit a complete application to an eligible KU Leuven master's programme with the Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form as an annex
- 2
Register your scholarship candidacy in the online tool before the deadline
- 3
If nominated, submit a one-minute motivational video; up to 20 students are preselected for Master Mind
- 4
Flemish and KU Leuven committees make final decisions
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026-2027 round opened 15 October 2025 and closed 15 January 2026. The page does not give dates for the next round.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
KU Leuven
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.