Master Mind Scholarship 2027 (Partial Funding)

The Master Mind Scholarship 2027 offers partial funding for outstanding international students to pursue a master degree at KU Leuven in Belgium. This award provides a grant of 10,750 euros for the full length of the programme, plus a reduced tuition fee of about 1,200 euros per year. It is open to all nationalities, but only a few awards are available each year. Check other Belgium options such as the KU Leuven Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship.

Overview

• Host country, Belgium
• Host school, KU Leuven
• Level of study, Masters
• Value, 10,750 euro grant plus reduced tuition
• Nationality, All nationalities
• Funded by, Flemish Ministry of Education and Training

Benefits of the Master Mind Scholarship 2027

First, the scholarship covers a fixed grant of 10,750 euros for the entire programme length. Also, recipients pay only the EEA tuition rate of roughly 1,200 euros per year. Plus, the award lasts one year for 60 ECTS programmes or two years for 120 ECTS programmes. In short, the award helps with living costs and keeps tuition low.

• 10,750 euro grant
• Reduced tuition fee
• Duration matches programme length

Who Should Apply

Students with excellent academic records who are not already enrolled in Flanders should consider this. Compare it with the Eric Bleumink Fellowship in the Netherlands for a different funding style.

Eligibility Requirements

Overall, applicants must meet these points.

• High academic performance shown by a strong GPA
• Previous degree from outside Flanders
• Good English proficiency, tested before the deadline
• Not currently enrolled at a Flemish institution
• Cannot combine with other Belgian or EU scholarships

Nomination Based Process

The process requires nomination after the initial application. See how the DAAD EPOS Scholarships in Germany handle selection for comparison.

Required Documents

• Complete master application file
• KU Leuven Scholarships and Master Mind Candidacy Form
• Transcripts showing high grades
• English test results if required
• Motivation details

How to Apply

First, submit a full application for an eligible master programme by 15 January 2027. Next, upload the candidacy form as an annexe. Then, register the scholarship candidacy online before the same deadline. After nomination, you may need to submit a short video. Check the University of Twente Scholarship for a similar Dutch process.

Application Deadline

Applications are open from 15 October 2026. The deadline is 15 January 2027 at 23.59 CET. The cycle is open now for the 2027 to 2028 academic year.

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Final Thoughts

Overall, the Master Mind Scholarship 2027 gives solid partial support for top students at KU Leuven. However, if you need full living coverage, check other options too. Look at the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship for a different European path.