Overview
Master’s Degree
Full-time programme
Description
Master’s Degree
Full-time programme
Duration: Length of the master’s programme
For 2-year master’s programmes, second-year funding is conditional
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
Additional Information
Degree Level
Master’s Degree
Full-time programme
Duration: Length of the master’s programme
For 2-year master’s programmes, second-year funding is conditional
Available Subjects
Multiple study fields are supported under the Master Mind Scholarship
Availability depends on the chosen master’s programme at VUB
Benefits
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
Eligible Nationalities
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
Eligibility Criteria
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
Application Procedure
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:
Completed application form
Passport photo
Passport or national ID
Transcript of records (with certified translation if required)
Curriculum Vitae (including GPA out of 4.0, awards, publications, scholarships)
GPA calculation screenshots from Scholaro
English language test results
Motivation letter addressed to the Flemish Government jury
Two signed recommendation letters (academic or professional)
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
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Is the Master Mind Scholarship fully funded? The scholarship provides €10,020 per year plus a major tuition fee reduction, making it one of the most generous master’s scholarships in Belgium, though it does not cover travel or insurance.
Can international students apply for the Master Mind Scholarship? Yes, the scholarship is open to almost all nationalities worldwide, except Russian citizens and students already linked to Flemish institutions.
Do I need admission before applying for the Master Mind Scholarship? Yes, an official acceptance letter from VUB is required before submitting the scholarship application.
Everything You Need To Study Abroad
Explore the universities, programs and support behind studying in Belgium — all in one place.
Never Miss A Scholarship
Get new Belgium scholarships & deadlines in your inbox.
Searching Scholarships For You
on the best scholarships platform
Card
Funding
Fully Funded
Organization
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Degree
Masters
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
International Students
Country
Belgium
Source
Information provided by scholarships_ads.