Master Mind Scholarship 2026 in Belgium – €10,225 Fully Funded Master’s Guide

The Master Mind Scholarship is an official funding programme offered by the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training and promoted via Study in Flanders.

It supports outstanding international students who want to pursue a Master’s degree in Flanders or Brussels, Belgium.

Unlike many blog posts online, here is the REAL confirmed information from the official source.

What Does the Master Mind Scholarship Cover?

✔ €10,225 per academic year
✔ Full tuition fee waiver
✔ Duration:

• 60 ECTS = 1 year

• 120 ECTS = 2 years

⚠ Important:
Accommodation, visa, and living costs are NOT fully covered beyond the grant amount. Some websites exaggerate this.

Participating Universities

The scholarship is available at selected Flemish institutions including:

• KU Leuven

• Ghent University

• University of Antwerp

• Hasselt University

• Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Each university has its own internal deadline (usually January–April 2026).

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree

• Apply for an eligible Master’s programme

• Have strong academic results (around GPA 3.5/4.0 equivalent)

• Meet English language requirements

• Be nominated by your host university

🚨 You cannot apply directly to the government.
You MUST apply through a participating university first.

How to Apply (Official Method)

1️⃣ Apply for admission to a participating Flemish university
2️⃣ Get accepted
3️⃣ The university pre-selects and nominates you
4️⃣ Complete the Mobility-Online scholarship application
5️⃣ Final decision by Flemish authorities

Estimated Deadlines 2026

• January – KU Leuven

• February – University of Antwerp

• March – Hasselt University

• April – Ghent University

Always confirm on the university website.

Why This Scholarship Is Competitive

• Limited slots

• Only top academic students

• University nomination required

• Strong motivation letter needed

If you’re serious, prepare early.