The Flemish Government’s Master Mind Scholarship for 2024 offers an incredible opportunity for international students looking to study abroad. These scholarships encourage the exchange of ideas and knowledge by bringing together students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The Flemish Ministry of Education and Training awards scholarships for master’s programme in Flanders and Brussels to outstanding students from around the world. 

The program gives students hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, where they can explore their interests and develop practical skills. If you’re interested in the Master Mind Scholarship, you’ll be glad to know that it’s available at five universities and seven universities of applied sciences and arts. 

The Flemish Government’s Master Mind Scholarship holders receive a grant of €10,000 per academic year, as well as a tuition fee waiver. They are only required to pay a small administrative enrollment fee. The grant is paid in installments and covers the cost of accommodation, insurance, and most of their living expenses. Students can study for a year or two, depending on the length of their program.

Master Mind Scholarship Participating Institutions

The Master Mind Scholarships 2024 are available at several prestigious institutions in Belgium. These institutions provide a wide range of academic programs, ensuring that students can find the perfect fit for their interests and career goals. The participating institutions include: 

KU Leuven:

• Deadline: February 1, 2024 (tbc)
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University of Antwerp:

• Deadline: February 1, 2024
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Ghent University:

• Deadline: March 31, 2024 (tbc)
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Hasselt University:

• Deadline: March 15, 2024 (tbc)

Vrije Universiteit Brussel:

• Deadline: February 25, 2024 (tbc)
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Universities of Applied Sciences and Arts

Antwerp Maritime Academy:

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AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts:

• Deadline: March 1, 2024 (tbc)
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Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts:

• Deadline: please contact the international office
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HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts:

• Deadline: March 17, 2024: Visual Arts, Audiovisual Arts, Drama, Music Production, Jazz & Pop (TBC)
• Deadline: April 28, 2024: Classical Music (TBC)
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KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts:

• Deadline: March 30, 2024 (tbc)
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LUCA School of Arts:

• Deadline: March 1, 2024 (tbc)
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PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts:

• Deadline: March 1, 2024 (tbc)
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Who is eligible to apply?

To be considered for the Master Mind Scholarship, appliacnts must:

• 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.
• The student has a good knowledge of the English language (please check the official website for the specific requirements)
• 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.
• The applicant can be nominated by only one Flemish higher education institution. If the applicant is preselected by more than one Flemish higher education institution, he/she has to choose one Flemish higher education institution to submit his/her application into the Mobility Online tool.
• All nationalities, except for Russian, 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.

Required Documents for 2024 Master Mind Scholarship (Documents to be uploaded)

• Passport photo
• International passport or national ID
• A Curriculum Vitae (including your American GPA out of 4.0 and if applicable your publications, academic awards, previous scholarships, etc.)
• Transcript of records; if written in a language other than Dutch, French, German or English, a certified translation must be enclosed.
• English language test results or letter of exemption provided by the host university
• Letter of motivation written in English
• Two signed letters of recommendation from professors of your (previous) home university, university of applied sciences (and arts) or recent employer written in English.
• Copy of acquired diploma(s); if written in a language other than Dutch, French, German or English, a certified translation must be enclosed.

2024 Master Mind Scholarship application process

Interested candidates should take the steps below to apply for the Master Mind Scholarship: 

STEP 1 Check if you are eligible to apply and if the Flemish institution of your choice participates in the Master Mind Scholarships

STEP 2 Submit your application to the host institution

STEP 3 The host institution preselects the eligible applications

STEP 4 The host institution starts the application procedure for the Master Mind Scholarship by creating your application file in the Mobility-Online application tool

STEP 5 You receive an email generated by the Mobility-Online tool notifying you of being preselected for a Master Mind Scholarship

STEP 6 You register in the Mobility-Online tool and complete your application file in the Mobility-Online tool before the deadline. 

STEP 7 The host institution validates and submits the completed application file in the Mobility-Online tool before the deadline of 28th April 2024 23h59 GMT+1. Applications validated submitted after 28th April 2024 23h59 GMT+1 will not be accepted.

Click on the link below for more details and application: https://www.studyinflanders.be/scholarships/master-mind-scholarships