Master Mind Scholarship Government of Flanders Belgium

Scholarship Description:

Master Mind Scholarship Government of Flanders Belgium is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Masters level programm(s) in the field of eligible programms only. taught at KU Leuven, University of Antwerp, Ghent University, University of Hasselt, Vrije Universiteit Brussel . The deadline of the scholarship is 1 Feb-6 Apr 2022 (Annual).

The Flemish Ministry of Education awards scholarships for master’s programmes in Flanders and Brussels to outstanding students from around the world. The programme aims to promote Flanders and Brussels as a top study destination.

Degree Level:

Master Mind Scholarship Government of Flanders Belgium is available to undertake Masters level programs at KU Leuven, University of Antwerp, Ghent University, University of Hasselt, Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Universities

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

University colleges (Arts and Nautical Sciences)

• Antwerp Maritime Academy
• Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp 
• Erasmus University College Brussels 
• Karel de Grote University College 
• LUCA School of Arts 
• PXL University College 
• University College Ghent

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

Eligible Masters Degree Programmes offered at participating Flemish Institutions except preparatory programmes; bridging programmes; or distance learning.

Scholarship Benefits:

• The duration of mobility is one academic year for a Master programme of 60 ECTS and two academic years for a master programme of 120 ECTS.
• A Master Mind Scholarship includes a grant of €8,400 plus a tuition fee waiver per academic year. Master Mind Scholarship holders only pay an administrative enrolment fee. The Flemish Host Institution can ask the applicant for a tuition fee of maximum €115.80 per year for 2022/23.

Eligible Nationalities:

• International students from all countries.
• There are a number of scholarships reserved for students from certain countries: Japan (3), Mexico (3), Palestine (2), USA (5).

Eligibility Criteria:

• The applicant applies to take up a Master degree programme at a higher education institution in Flanders (hereafter ‘Flemish host institution’).
• The applicant should have a high standard of academic performance and/or potential.
• The student has a Grade Point Average of 3.5 out of 4.0 and has a good knowledge of the English language.
• The student has to be accepted by the Host institution to be able to receive the scholarship. Even if the Host institution’s decision to accept the student is taken after the selection of the Master Mind Scholarships programme, this criterion applies.
• All nationalities can apply. The previous degree obtained should be from a higher education institution located outside Flanders.
• Students who are already enrolled in a Flemish higher education institution cannot apply.See the full eligibility criteria at the 2020-2021 Master Mind Scholarship Guidelines (link found below)

Application Procedure:

• Students cannot apply directly. You need to submit your application to the host institution. The host institution preselects the eligible applications; the application needs to be submitted online by the Flemish host institution. Deadline of applications is 29 April 2022 GMT +1. You must check the internal deadlines set by the Flemish Host Institution, which varies and falls between 1 February to 6 April 2022.

  It is important to read the How to Apply page and isit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.