Scholarships in Belgium
There are 6 active scholarships for international students in Belgium worth up to €30k, from 6 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
full fundingVLIR-UOS (Flemish Interuniversity Council – University Development Cooperation)
VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships
For students from a defined list of developing countries applying to one of the eligible International Course Programmes (ICP) master's at Flemish (Belgian) universities and university colleges. Applicants usually need relevant academic and/or professional background and apply directly to the chosen ICP programme.
full
Funding
€18k
Max
Feb 1, 2027
Deadline
partial fundingKU Leuven
KU Leuven ASEAN Scholarship
For students from ASEAN member countries applying for an eligible master's programme at KU Leuven, with an excellent academic record. The scholarship is merit-based; you apply for it in connection with your master's admission to KU Leuven, by the relevant deadline.
partial
Funding
€30k
Max
Feb 1, 2027
Deadline
partial fundingKU Leuven — Faculty of Science
Science@Leuven Scholarship
For international students with a strong academic record who are admitted to a master's programme in the Faculty of Science at KU Leuven. The scholarship is awarded at several levels (full and partial) and is renewable for the second year only if the holder passes all credits and maintains the required academic results.
partial
Funding
€10k
Max
Feb 15, 2027
Deadline
partial fundingGhent University (funded by the Government of Flanders)
Ghent University Master Mind Scholarship
Open to incoming international master's students of all nationalities at Ghent University who hold a minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 and can provide evidence of English language proficiency. A bank statement is not required for the visa application. The scholarship is funded by the Government of Flanders and is awarded to top international applicants enrolling in an English-taught master's programme.
partial
Funding
€10k
Max
Feb 28, 2027
Deadline
full fundingFlemish Ministry of Education and Training
Master Mind Scholarships (Flanders, Belgium)
Open to international students of all nationalities applying to a Master's programme at a participating Flemish university or university college in Belgium. Applicants must hold a strong academic record, meet the English language requirement through IELTS, TOEFL, or a university exemption letter, and apply to the host institution before its internal deadline. The host university preselects candidates and submits the complete application through the Mobility-Online portal; late submissions are not accepted.
full
Funding
€10k
Max
Apr 27, 2027
Deadline
full fundingGovernment of Flanders (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training)
Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships
Open to international students of all nationalities except Russian nationals, who must apply through a participating Flemish host institution rather than directly. Candidates need strong academic performance (typically a GPA around 3.5 out of 4.0) and English proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 94 (lower for Schools of Arts). Previous degrees must be obtained outside Flanders, and each applicant can be nominated by only one Flemish institution.
full
Funding
€10k
Max
Apr 28, 2027
Deadline
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Belgium?
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6 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Belgium?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.