The goal of the Flemish Government’s highly esteemed, merit-based Master Mind Scholarships Fellowship Program is to increase the internationalization and worldwide reach of higher education in Flanders, Belgium. Outstanding overseas students who want to enroll in a full-time master’s degree program at prestigious Flemish universities, such as Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), can get financial support through this program.
Students with a stellar academic record who exhibit strong drive, leadership potential, and a distinct global perspective are given this prestigious fellowship. The scholarship aims to draw gifted people from all over the world who may develop into globally engaged professionals and leaders while making intellectual and cultural contributions to Flemish higher education institutions.
Host Country: Belgium
University: Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Opportunity Type: Masters
Subject: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree from a recognized institution
- Minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0
- GPA must be calculated using the Scholaro GPA Calculator
Admission Requirement
- An official letter of acceptance from the VUB Education and Student Administration Office is required before applying for the scholarship
English Language Requirements
- Applicants must meet higher English proficiency standards than regular university admission:
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 94
- IELTS Academic: Minimum Band 7.0
- Cambridge English: C1 level with a minimum score of 185
Accepted Online English Tests
- IELTS Indicator
- TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
Benefits:
- Fixed scholarship amount of €10,020 per academic year
- Tuition fee waiver, with fees reduced to the Flemish scholarship student rate
- Funding is provided for the entire duration of the master’s programme
Expenses Not Covered
- Health insurance costs
- Flight and travel expenses
- Language preparation or training courses
Deadline: 26 March 2026
