Applications Are Open For Master Mind Scholarships In Belgium For International Students 2022-2023

The Flemish Ministry of education awards scholarships for master’s degree to outstanding students from the world. The main aim of this scholarship is to promote Flanders and Brussels as a top study destinations in Belgium.

Host Institutions Under Master Mind Scholarships

Here is a complete list of Universities and Colleges participating in Master Mind Scholarships

Universities

• KU Leuven / University of Leuven
• University of Antwerp
• Ghent University
• Hasselt University
• Vrije Universiteit Brussel

University colleges (Arts and Nautical Sciences)

• Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp
• Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts
• HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts
• KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts
• LUCA School of Arts
• PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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Level And Subjects Of Study

This scholarship award is for Master’s degree only and applicants can apply for any field of study programs that are offered by participating institutes except distance learning

Number Of Awards

Total number of awards granting by Flanders Government are thirty (30).

Countries Eligible To Apply For Scholarship

International students from all over the world are eligible to apply for master mind scholarship, though some number of scholarships are reserved for

• Japan --- 3
• Mexico --- 3
• Palestine --- 2
• USA --- 5

Scholarship Value And Duration

8400 € will be awarded in three installments that will cover student’s accommodation and living expenses along with tuition fee.

For one year master program

• 1^st Installment: Of 4000 € will be awarded at the start of academic year
• 2^nd installment: Of 3000 € will be awarded at the end of 1^st semester and
• 3^rd installment of 1400€ will be awarded at the end before final exam
• If Student unable to get 54 ECTS then final installment will not be awarded to student.

For Two year master program

• 1^st Installment: Of 4000 € will be awarded at the start of academic year
• 2^nd installment: Of 3000 € will be awarded at the end of 1^st semester and
• 3^rd installment of 1400€ will be awarded at the end before final exam
• Same award in installment will be awarded for next year of study. If student unable to get 54 ECTS then re-sit exam fund will not be awarded and scholarship grant for 2^nd year of degree will not be awarded to student.   
• In case of discontinuation of study program, student can keep only half of scholarship sum (4000€)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant have to fulfill all the requirements given below

• Must have to apply for master degree program at Flemish higher education institute
• Must have excellent academic background (GPA 3.5/ 4)
• Have good knowledge of English (IELTS/TOFEL with 7/94)
• Students who are already enrolled in a Flemish higher education institution cannot apply

Application Process

• Applicant cannot apply directly for scholarship, must submit an online application to host university
• The host institute preselect the eligible applicant
• The host institution start application process for scholarship
• An email generated by Mobility online tool will notify the student for their selection for master mind scholarship
• Student will register at that tool and will upload all required documents
• The host institute will validate and submit complete application file before deadline

Deadline To Apply

The last date to apply for scholarship varies from 15^th March to 6^th April 2022