The Government of Flanders awards scholarships to outstanding students for Master programmes in Flanders and Brussels. The programme aims to promote Flanders and Brussels as a top study destination. Moreover, The Flemish Ministry of Education awards scholarships to outstanding students for Master programmes in Flanders and Brussels. Furthermore, the programme aims to promote Flanders and Brussels as a top study destination. Applications will be accepted from all Flemish universities, Schools of Arts and the Antwerp Maritime Academy.

In addition, the total budget available for the Master Mind Scholarships programme 2019-2020 is €360,000. It is estimated that 30 international students can benefit from the Master Mind Scholarships.

Eligibility

• The applicant applies to take up a Master degree programme at a higher education institution in Flanders (hereafter ‘Host institution’).
• The applicant should have a high standard of academic performance and/or potential
• Students who apply for a Master programme at a School of Arts have at least:

1. an overall band score of minimum 6.5 on the IELTS test;
2. a minimum total score of 90 on the TOEFL test;
3. a B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference;
4. or a similar result in another official English language test (recognized by the Host institution).

• The Host institution also performs an academic check of the student’s file. The student has to be accepted by the Host institution to be able to receive the scholarship. Even if the Host institution’s decision to accept the student is taken after the selection of the Master Mind Scholarships programme, this criterion applies.
• 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.
• Students who enroll for following programmes for the academic year 2019-2020 are not eligible for the Master Mind Scholarship:

1. preparatory programmes;
2. distance learning.