The Flanders Government Master Mind Scholarships 2027 are among Europe’s most prestigious fully funded opportunities, designed to attract high-achieving international students to Flanders and Brussels. Sponsored by the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, this program aims to promote Belgium as a premier academic hub.
Unlike many other scholarships, the Master Mind program follows a nomination-based system, meaning you cannot apply directly to the government; your host university in Belgium must select and nominate you.
Scholarship Overview: Master Mind 2027
| Feature | Details |
| Host Region | Flanders and Brussels, Belgium |
| Stipend Value | €10,225 per academic year (Paid in installments) |
| Tuition Coverage | 100% Waived (Student only pays a small admin fee, approx. €140) |
| Degree Level | Master’s Degree (60 or 120 ECTS) |
| Typical Deadline | January – April 2026 (Varies by host university) |
Eligibility and Academic Standards
The Master Mind program is highly competitive, targeting only the “top talent” globally.
- Academic Performance: You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).
- Previous Education: Your previous degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) must have been obtained from a university outside of Flanders.
- Admission Status: You must be academically accepted by a participating Flemish host institution.
- Nationality: Open to students from all countries (except Russia). Specific quotas are reserved for applicants from the USA (5), Japan (3), Mexico (3), and Palestine (2).
- English Proficiency: High standards are required regardless of the university’s minimum:
- IELTS: Overall band score of 7.0.
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 94.
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (Score of 185) or C2 Proficiency.
Participating Universities and Deadlines
Each university has its own internal deadline to select students for nomination to the Flemish government.
| Host Institution | Internal Deadline (2026) |
| KU Leuven | January 15, 2026 |
| University of Antwerp | February 1, 2026 |
| Hasselt University | March 15, 2026 |
| Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) | March 26, 2026 |
| Ghent University | April 1, 2026 |
The Application Process: Step-by-Step
The application is a multi-stage process where the university acts as the “gatekeeper.”
- University Application: Apply for admission to an eligible English-taught Master’s program at a participating Flemish university.
- Expression of Interest: During your admission application, indicate that you wish to be considered for the Master Mind Scholarship.
- Pre-selection: The university reviews all eligible applicants and selects a maximum of 20 nominees.
- Mobility-Online Portal: If nominated, you will receive an email to register in the official Mobility-Online tool to complete your scholarship file.
- Final Selection: The Flemish Selection Committee makes the final award decisions based on your motivation, academic record, and recommendation letters.
Required Documents
- Passport/ID Copy and a professional Profile Photo.
- Transcripts of Records (with official translations if not in English, French, German, or Dutch).
- English Language Test Results (must be less than 2 years old).
- Letter of Motivation (written in English, addressing specific selection criteria).
- Two Signed Recommendation Letters from previous professors or recent employers.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including your GPA calculation (validated via Scholaro).