Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Flemish Government Master Mind Scholarships 2026 , Belgium (Fully Funded)

The Master Mind Scholarships Fellowship Programme is a prestigious scholarship funded by the Flemish Government to promote the internationalisation of higher education in Flanders, Belgium. The programme supports high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a master’s degree at leading Flemish universities, including Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).

This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to academically excellent students with strong motivation and international potential.

The Master Mind Scholarship offers substantial financial support:

• Fixed scholarship amount: €10,020 per academic year
• Tuition fee waiver: Tuition fee limited to the Flemish scholarship student rate

Not Covered

• Health insurance
• Flight tickets
• Language preparation courses

• Master’s Degree
• Full-time programme
• Duration: Length of the master’s programme

For 2-year master’s programmes, second-year funding is conditional

• Multiple study fields are supported under the Master Mind Scholarship
• Availability depends on the chosen master’s programme at VUB

• Open to all nationalities worldwide

Not eligible:

• Students who graduated from a Flemish higher education institution
• Students currently enrolled at a Flemish higher education institution
• Russian citizens are excluded from eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree
• Minimum CGPA: 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 mandatory before applying for the scholarship

English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet higher English standards than regular university admission:

• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score 94
• IELTS Academic: Minimum Band 7.0
• Cambridge English: C1 level with minimum score 185

Online test versions are accepted:

• IELTS Indicator
• TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition

The application process involves two main steps:

Step 1: Apply for Admission at VUB

• Apply for an eligible master’s programme at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
• Receive an official acceptance letter from the VUB Education and Student Administration Office

Step 2: Apply for the Master Mind Scholarship

• Submit the scholarship application online
• Upload all required documents, including:

1. Completed application form
2. Passport photo
3. Passport or national ID
4. Transcript of records (with certified translation if required)
5. Curriculum Vitae (including GPA out of 4.0, awards, publications, scholarships)
6. GPA calculation screenshots from Scholaro
7. English language test results
8. Motivation letter addressed to the Flemish Government jury
9. Two signed recommendation letters (academic or professional)
10. Copy of acquired diploma(s) with certified translation if necessary

Application Deadline

Scholarship application deadline:

• 26 March 2026, 23:59 (GMT+1)

Late, incomplete, or ineligible applications will not be accepted.

Selection Procedure

• Applications are reviewed by Vrije Universiteit Brussel
• VUB will nominate a maximum of 20 candidates
• Final selection is made by the Flemish Ministry of Education
• Only nominated candidates are considered for the final award