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The Flemish Ministry of Education and Training offers the KU Leuven Master Mind Scholarship to outstanding students from around the world. This prestigious scholarship in Belgium is highly competitive, as international students with exceptional academic records compete for selection.

As a research-intensive university, KU Leuven encourages students to develop independent research skills and provides access to cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant international environment. Scholars benefit academically, socially, and culturally through an enriching European experience.

🔆 Host Details
✅ Host Country: Belgium
✅ Host Organization: The Flemish Ministry of Education and Training
✅ Scholarship Location: Flanders and Brussels
✅ Scholarship Duration: 1–2 academic years

🔆 Benefits
✅ Full tuition fee waiver for the entire study program.
✅ Annual grant of €10,000 for up to two years.
✅ Freedom to choose a master’s program of your interest.
✅ Exposure to European culture and the opportunity to explore nearby cities such as London, Paris, Cologne, and Amsterdam.
✅ Access to world-class research facilities and innovation hubs.
✅ Mentorship, entrepreneurship programs, and leadership development opportunities.

🔆 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Open to applicants from all nationalities except Russian citizens.
✅ Must demonstrate excellent academic performance (Good GPA).
✅ Applicants should hold a previous degree from an institution outside Flanders.
✅ Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency:

• TOEFL (Online): Minimum overall score of 94

• IELTS: Minimum overall score of 7

• Cambridge CPE: Minimum level C2
  ✅ The language test must be taken before the application deadline.
  ✅ Applicants must not already be enrolled at a Flemish higher education institution.
  ✅ Cannot combine the Master Mind Scholarship with another Flemish Government or Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
  ✅ Must pay annual administration fees.

🔆 How to Apply
✅ Visit KU Leuven’s official website and check the list of master’s programs offered.
✅ Review the eligibility criteria for your chosen program (requirements vary by program).
✅ Note the specific deadline for your selected course.
✅ Review the scholarship details provided by your program.
✅ Prepare all required documents in advance.
✅ Check if your program requires additional documents.
✅ Create your KU Leuven online account.
✅ Start your application through the web app.
✅ Fill in your personal and academic details.
✅ Upload all necessary documents.
✅ Pay the application fee.
✅ Submit your completed application.
✅ You will receive a confirmation email after submission.

🔆 Required Documents
✅ Diploma and transcripts of higher education academic records.
✅ Official intermediate transcripts.
✅ No need to upload secondary education documents.
✅ English proficiency certificate.
✅ Identity page of your passport or national ID (front and back).
✅ Belgian Residence Permit (if applicable).
✅ Motivation letter.
✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV).
✅ Proof of application fee payment.
✅ Additional program-specific documents (e.g., grading table, GMAT/GRE results, recommendation letters, scholarship documents, IPC Connect document).

🔆 Deadline
✅ The last date to apply is 15th January 2026.