500+ Master Mind Scholarship 2026-2027 Open at 9 Belgium Universities
Global students aiming to pursue a master’s degree in Europe can now target one of Belgium’s most prestigious funded study opportunities. The Master Mind Scholarship 2026–2027, funded by the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, has officially opened applications across nine leading universities in Flanders and Brussels, offering financial support and tuition advantages to high-achieving international students.
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With more than 500 scholarships available across participating institutions, this highly competitive programme is designed to attract academically outstanding students from around the world to study in Belgium’s globally respected higher-education system. The scholarship supports one-year and two-year master’s programmes and includes both direct funding and tuition benefits, making it a strong pathway for students planning a European postgraduate experience in 2026.
Master Mind Scholarships Comes With Following Package
This prestigious Flemish government scholarship is structured to ease financial pressure while enabling scholars to focus fully on academic excellence.
- Annual grant of €10,225 per academic year
- Tuition fee waiver per academic year at host university
- Possibility to pay only the minimum local scholarship student tuition (approx. €136.50 for 2026–2027, subject to slight annual adjustment)
- Funding available for one-year (60 ECTS) and two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programmes
- Opportunity to study at one of 9 participating universities in Belgium
- Access to Europe-based academic networks, research opportunities, and career exposure
- Over 500 scholarships available across participating institutions
- Reserved quotas for some countries: Japan (3), Mexico (3), Palestine (2), USA (5), with remaining awards allocated globally.
Eligibility Required to Apply
Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance and meet both government and host university admission requirements.
- Must apply for an eligible master’s programme at a participating Flemish institution
- Must be an international student from any country worldwide
- Must meet academic excellence criteria set by the host institution
- Must obtain admission or pre-admission to the chosen master’s programme
- Cannot combine the Master Mind Scholarship with other Flemish government or major international scholarships
- Must be nominated by the host institution (students cannot apply independently)
- Must meet language and academic entry requirements of the selected university
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Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Master Mind Scholarship 2026–2027 depends on the host institution selected by the applicant. For the 2026–2027 intake, key deadlines include;
| Participating University in Belgium | Application Deadline (2026 Intake) |
| AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts | March 1, 2026 |
| Hasselt University | March 15, 2026 |
| HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts | March 20, 2026 |
| Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts | March 31, 2026 |
| KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts | March 31, 2026 |
| Ghent University | April 1, 2026 |
| Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) | April 1, 2026 |
| LUCA School of Arts | April 1, 2026 |
| PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts | Deadline varies — applicants must confirm directly with the international office. |
DATE . Feb/13/2026