GOVERNMENT OF FLANDERS (FLEMISH MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING)
Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships
full · masters
- ~9,600 euros / year (est.)Annual Master Mind grant
- Tuition-fee waiverPay only enrolment fee
- ~30 scholarshipsAwarded each cycle
- 60 ECTS / yearPer academic year covered
- IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 94English requirement
- All nationalitiesExcept Russian nationals
At a glance
full
Funding
€10k
Max amount
Apr 28, 2027
Deadline
All nationalities except Russian nationals
Country
Government of Flanders (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training)
Provider
The Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships fund international students taking a master's degree at universities, Schools of Arts and the Antwerp Maritime Academy in Flanders and Brussels, Belgium. Each scholarship provides a grant of 9,600 euros per academic year (60 ECTS) plus a tuition-fee waiver, so recipients pay only a small administrative enrolment fee. Around 30 scholarships are awarded each cycle, and the grant is paid in installments to help cover accommodation, insurance and a substantial part of living costs. The scheme, run by the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, is open across all subjects but cannot be applied for directly: applications are submitted through Flemish host institutions, which preselect candidates and file the application in the Mobility-Online tool. To qualify you need strong academic results (around a 3.5 out of 4.0 GPA), English proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 94, and a previous degree obtained outside Flanders. All nationalities except Russian nationals may apply. Because the grant amount, the number of awards and the deadline are confirmed each cycle, confirm the current-cycle figures and the closing date on the official Study in Flanders page before you apply.
What's covered
- Annual grant — A grant of 9,600 euros per academic year (60 ECTS), paid in installments to help cover accommodation, insurance and a substantial portion of living expenses.
- Tuition-fee waiver — A waiver of tuition fees at the Flemish host institution, so recipients are responsible only for a small administrative enrolment fee.
- Multi-year coverage — For two-year master's programmes the grant of ~9,600 euros (est.) and the fee waiver can apply across both years, subject to meeting progression requirements.
- Accommodation and insurance support — The installment grant is intended to contribute toward accommodation and insurance costs alongside general living expenses during the master's programme.
- Study mobility within the programme — Recipients may undertake study mobility to partner institutions outside Flanders during the master's, provided at least half of the study credits are earned at the Flemish host institution.
How to apply
Applications are made through a participating Flemish host institution, which preselects candidates and submits the file via the Mobility-Online tool; students cannot apply directly.
- Confirm eligibility and host — Check that you meet the academic and language conditions and that your chosen Flemish institution participates in the Master Mind Scholarships.
- Apply to the host institution — Submit your application to the host institution, which carries out the preselection of eligible candidates.
- Wait for preselection — If preselected, the host institution creates your application file in the Mobility-Online tool and you receive an email notification.
- Complete the Mobility-Online file — Register in Mobility-Online and complete your application file before the deadline, uploading all required documents.
- Host submits the file — The host institution validates and submits your completed application file in Mobility-Online before the closing date; late files are not accepted.
Eligibility
NationalityOpen to students of all nationalities except Russian nationals.
Academic excellenceStrong academic performance, typically a GPA of about 3.5 out of 4.0.
English proficiencyAt least IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 94 (C1 CEFR); for Schools of Arts, at least IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 (B2).
Previous degree locationPrevious degrees must have been obtained from institutions outside Flanders.
Host acceptanceApplicants must secure acceptance from a participating Flemish host institution, which then nominates them.
Each applicant can be nominated by only one Flemish institution; preparatory, bridging and distance-learning programmes are not eligible. Students cannot apply directly - the host institution files the application in the Mobility-Online tool.
Eligible countries
All nationalities except Russian nationals
Deadlines
2026/2027 intake~28 April 2027 (est.)
Selection
Selection is merit-based and channelled through the Flemish host institutions. Each institution preselects its strongest eligible candidates on academic excellence and language proficiency and nominates them, and the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training then makes the final awards from the nominated files, with roughly 30 scholarships granted each cycle.
Verified sources
- Study in Flanders - Master Mind Scholarshipsstudyinflanders.beofficial
- Government of Flanders - Education and Trainingvlaanderen.beofficial
About the provider
The Master Mind Scholarships are funded by the Government of Flanders and administered by the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training to attract talented international master's students to universities, Schools of Arts and the Antwerp Maritime Academy in Flanders and Brussels, positioning the region as a top study destination.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the Master Mind Scholarships?
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International students of all nationalities except Russian nationals who meet the academic and language requirements and apply through a participating Flemish host institution.
How much is the scholarship worth?
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It provides a grant of 9,600 euros per academic year (60 ECTS) plus a tuition-fee waiver, so you pay only a small administrative enrolment fee.
How many scholarships are awarded?
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Approximately 30 scholarships are awarded each cycle.
Which degree level is covered?
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Master's programmes at Flemish universities, Schools of Arts and the Antwerp Maritime Academy in Flanders and Brussels.
Which subjects are eligible?
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All subjects are eligible, except preparatory, bridging and distance-learning programmes.
What GPA and language scores do I need?
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Typically a GPA around 3.5 out of 4.0 and at least IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 94 (lower for Schools of Arts: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90).
Can I apply directly for the scholarship?
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No. You cannot apply directly; you apply to a participating Flemish host institution, which preselects and submits your application through the Mobility-Online tool.
Where must my previous degree be from?
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Your previous degrees must have been obtained from institutions outside Flanders.
Can more than one institution nominate me?
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No. Each applicant can be nominated by only one Flemish institution; if preselected by several, you must choose one for submission.
When is the deadline?
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The host institution must submit the completed file by around 28 April; confirm the exact 2027 date on the official Study in Flanders page.
Can I study part of the programme abroad?
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Yes. Study mobility to partner institutions outside Flanders is allowed, provided at least half of the study credits are earned at the Flemish host institution.
Where can I confirm the latest figures?
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On the official Study in Flanders Master Mind page, which publishes the current grant amount, number of scholarships and the deadline each cycle.