Government of Flanders 2023-2024 Mastermind Scholarships for International Students – Belgium

Published: 18 Jan 2023 1,620 views

The programme aims to promote the internationalization of the Flemish Higher Education, as stated in the Action Plan for Student Mobility, Brains on the Move (September 2013).

Students cannot apply directly. Applications need to be submitted by the Flemish host institution.

Students should not combine this scholarship with another scholarship from the Flemish government or an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.

Government of Flanders Mastermind Scholarships

Benefits of Government of Flanders Mastermind Scholarships

The incoming student is awarded a scholarship of maximum €8000,- per academic year.

The duration of mobility is minimum 1 academic year and maximum the full duration of the master programme. If the student obtains less than 45 ECTS in the first year, then he/she loses the scholarship in the second year.

Requirements for Government of Flanders Mastermind Scholarships

The Flemish host institution applies on behalf of the student.

General eligibility requirements

• 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. He/she meets all academic entrance criteria, including relevant language requirements, for entering the Master programme in question offered by the Flemish host institution.
• All nationalities 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.

Application Documents

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.)
  https://www.scholaro.com/gpa-calculator/ (see annex: How to calculate your American GPA)
• 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply