Flemish Ministry of Education Master Mind Scholarship 2026

Published: 01 Dec 2025

The Flemish Ministry of Education and Training offers scholarships to outstanding students from all over the world to study for a master's degree in Flanders or Brussels. The Master Mind Scholarship includes a grant of €10,000 and a waiver of tuition fees per academic year. 

The Master Mind Scholarships are highly competitive. Applicants will be competing against other international students who have achieved excellent academic records. Submitting a strong application will increase your chances of being selected.

Flemish Ministry of Education Master Mind Scholarship

Flemish Ministry of Education Master Mind Scholarship Benefits

Incoming students will receive a scholarship of €10,000 per academic year for up to two academic years.

Requirements for Flemish Ministry of Education Master Mind Scholarship

• All nationalities are eligible, except Russian citizens (see related information here).
• The student has a high standard of academic performance and potential. Excellent study results are reflected in a high Grade Point Average (GPA), as mentioned on the transcript of records.
• Previous degree(s) should have been obtained at a higher education institution outside Flanders. International students who have completed a credit mobility programme at a host Flemish higher education institution are still eligible for a Master Mind Scholarship.
• Regardless of the minimum score required by the programme, applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate a good knowledge and command of English. The accepted English language tests are:
  • Online TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum overall score of 94
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum overall score of 7
  • Cambridge CPE (Cambridge Proficiency English): minimum level C2 
  • warning The language test must be taken before the 15 January application deadline. Language test results can be added after the deadline.

Info: Students who have previously completed an English-taught programme in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America do not need to submit a certificate of English language proficiency.

Selection Process

The following elements are taken into account when applications for the master’s programmes are assessed:

• academic performance,
• academic awards, motivation,
• relevant experience,
• demonstrated leadership abilities,
• sense of commitment,
• top applicant profile

Check also:
Fully Funded: University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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