Master Mind Scholarships
Flemish Government scholarship for outstanding international master's students studying in Flanders (Belgium), covering tuition waiver and €10,000–€10,225/year living allowance. Applied via the host Flemish university, not directly.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Belgium
Funding
Annual grant of approximately €10,000–€10,225 (living allowance) PLUS full tuition waiver (small administration fee ~€136.50). Duration: 1 year for 60 ECTS programmes, 2 years for 120 ECTS programmes.
Eligible applicants
Outstanding international students applying to master's at Flemish institutions; GPA 3.5/4.0; IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 94; prior degree from outside Flanders; all nationalities eligible
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Overview
Master Mind Scholarships is offered by Government of Flanders for Master’s study in Belgium. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testIELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 94 for university master's; may vary for arts institutions
- University admissionMust apply through and be nominated by a Flemish higher education institution — cannot apply directly to the Flemish government
- Application submitted by the Flemish university (not directly by the student)Required
- Academic transcripts and diplomasRequired
- English proficiency certificate (IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 94)Required
- Motivation letterRequired
What this scholarship covers
Annual living grant (~€10,000–€10,225)
Included
Full tuition waiver (small admin fee ~€136.50)
Included
Annual grant of approximately €10,000–€10,225 (living allowance) PLUS full tuition waiver (small administration fee ~€136.50). Duration: 1 year for 60 ECTS programmes, 2 years for 120 ECTS programmes. 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 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- GPA 3.5/4.0 (or equivalent); strong academic record; prior bachelor's or master's degree from 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
Open to: Outstanding international students applying to master's at Flemish institutions; GPA 3.5/4.0; IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 94; prior degree from outside Flanders; all nationalities eligible. Government of Flanders also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Outstanding international students applying to master's at Flemish institutions; GPA 3.5/4.0; IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 94; prior degree from outside Flanders; all nationalities eligible
Study route
- Master’s study in Belgium
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Outstanding international students applying to master's at Flemish institutions; GPA 3.5/4.0; IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 94; prior degree from outside Flanders; all nationalities eligible. Government of Flanders also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
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
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Contact the international office of your target Flemish university to learn their internal deadline and nomination process
- 2
Apply to the master's programme at the Flemish institution
- 3
Ask the institution to nominate you for the Master Mind Scholarship before their internal deadline
- 4
The university submits the application to the Flemish government on your behalf
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 closed January–February 2026. 2027/28 call expected October 2026–January 2027. Cannot combine with other Flemish government or Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Government of Flanders
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 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.