Please note
You do not need to submit a separate scholarship application: applying for a master’s programme at VUB is sufficient. You can only receive the scholarship if you have also been admitted to the programme.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for a Master Mind scholarship, you must meet several requirements:
Nationality
All nationalities are eligible, except students with Russian nationality. Students who have graduated from or are currently studying at a Flemish higher education institution are not eligible.
Degree
You hold at least a bachelor’s degree.
Admission
You can only receive the scholarship if you have been officially admitted to the master’s programme and have received an admission letter from VUB’s Education and Student Administration.
Academic results
CGPA 3.5/4
English language proficiency
TOEFL iBT 94
IELTS 7
Cambridge C1/185
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship helps you pay for your studies and living expenses, but it does not cover all costs for a full academic year.
Make sure you have sufficient funds of your own to pay for your flight to Belgium, the necessary expenses during your stay and health insurance.
How to apply
You only need to apply for a master’s programme at VUB. A separate scholarship application is not required. The programme assesses your application and decides whether you are eligible for nomination. The Mastermind VUB selection committee then decides which nominees will receive a scholarship. You can only receive the scholarship if you have also been admitted to the programme.
Deadline
Deadline for the scholarship application: March 26, 2026 23:59 GMT+1
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. The VUB will nominate a maximum of 20 students for selection to the Flemish Ministry of Education.
