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The Master Mind Scholarships Fellowship Programme is a prestigious initiative of the Flemish Government designed to attract exceptional international students to Belgium and strengthen global collaboration in higher education.
The Master Mind Scholarships Fellowship Programme is a prestigious initiative of the Flemish Government designed to attract exceptional international students to Belgium and strengthen global collaboration in higher education.
For the 2026 academic session, the Government of Belgium has opened applications for the Master Mind Scholarship at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) — one of the leading universities in Flanders.
This fellowship supports high-achieving students who want to pursue a Master’s degree in Belgium while receiving generous financial assistance and academic support.
Program Overview
- Type: Master’s Scholarship
- Study Country: Belgium
- Host Institution: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Eligible Applicants: Students from all countries (except Russia)
- Funding: Full scholarship + €10,020 yearly stipend
- Application Deadline: March 26, 2026
How to Apply
- Apply to your chosen Master’s program at VUB and secure official admission from the Education and Student Administration Office.
- After receiving your admission letter, submit the Master Mind Fellowship application online, including:
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of CGPA calculation
- English test results
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Recommendation letters
- Certified copies of diplomas
- Ensure all documents are uploaded correctly and submit before the deadline.
Final application date: March 26, 2026
Requirements
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- To be considered for the VUB Master Mind Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
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- Hold a recognized Bachelor’s or undergraduate degree
- Possess a minimum CGPA of 3.5/4.0 (verified through Scholaro)
- Be a citizen of any country other than Russia
- Not currently study or have graduated from any Flemish higher institution
- Have already received an official admission letter from VUB
- Meet advanced English proficiency standards: TOEFL iBT: 94+ IELTS Academic: Band 7.0+ Cambridge English: C1 level (minimum score 185)
- TOEFL iBT: 94+
- IELTS Academic: Band 7.0+
- Cambridge English: C1 level (minimum score 185)
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What We Offer
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- Successful scholars will receive:
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- €10,020 stipend per academic year
- Tuition fee waiver, paying only the standard Flemish student rate(approx. €139.40 for 2025–2026)
- Support for the full duration of the Master’s program(second year funding is conditional for two-year programs)
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