Master Mind KU Leuven Scholarship Belgium 2026: Fully Funded Master's Program with €10,000 Grant

KU Leuven University in Belgium is offering the prestigious Master Mind Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year, providing international students with the opportunity to pursue fully funded master's degree programs at one of Europe's leading universities.

Scholarship Benefits

The Master Mind Scholarship provides exceptional financial support for outstanding international students:

• €10,000 grant for each academic year
• Full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of your master's program
• Recognition from the Flemish government as a top academic performer

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Master Mind Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Academic Requirements

• High academic performance: Minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 calculated on your last obtained bachelor's or master's degree
• Previous degree location: Your degree(s) must have been obtained at a higher education institution outside Flanders
• Academic excellence: High Grade Point Average reflected in your transcript of records

Nationality and Language

• Open to all nationalities except Russian citizens
• If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate good knowledge and command of English

Important Restrictions

• Students already enrolled at a Flemish higher education institution are not eligible
• You cannot combine this scholarship with another scholarship from the Flemish Government or an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

Application Deadline

January 15, 2026, at 23:59 CET - This is a firm deadline for both programme application and scholarship registration.

How to Apply

The application process involves two mandatory steps that must both be completed before the deadline:

Step 1: Programme Application

Submit a complete application file for an eligible Master's programme before January 15, 2026. Your application must include:

• All required programme admission documents
• KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form as an annexe

Step 2: Scholarship Registration

Register your scholarship candidacy via the KU Leuven online registration tool before January 15, 2026, at 23:59 CET.

Selection Process

KU Leuven can nominate 20 candidates for the scholarship competition at the Flemish government level. The selection timeline is:

1. By March 10, 2026: Nominated candidates will be informed
2. By March 18, 2026: Nominated candidates must submit a one-minute motivational video for the next selection phase

About KU Leuven

KU Leuven (University of Leuven) is Belgium's largest and highest-ranked university, consistently ranking among Europe's top institutions. Located in the historic city of Leuven, the university offers a wide range of English-taught master's programmes across various disciplines.

For More Information

Visit the KU Leuven Scholarships website to view eligible programmes, detailed requirements, and complete application guidelines.

Don't miss this opportunity: Mark January 15, 2026, on your calendar and prepare your application materials early to ensure you meet all requirements before the deadline.