Master Mind Scholarship by Belgian Government 2024: Nurturing Global Minds

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Master Mind Scholarship by Belgian Government 2024

The Flemish Ministry of Education and Training gladly announces the Master Mind Scholarship Program for 2024.

This project seeks to assist academically outstanding students from throughout the world who want to study master’s degrees in Flanders and Brussels.

The Flemish Ministry of Education’s 2024 Master Mind Scholarship provides an excellent chance for international students to pursue higher education in Belgium.

It provides not only financial support, but also access to world-class education and cultural enrichment in the heart of Europe.

The thorough recommendations presented above are intended to streamline the application process for prospective applicants, providing clarity and convenience in their pursuit of academic success.

Master Mind Scholarship Details

The Master Mind Scholarship is a distinguished scholarship that includes a €10,000 stipend as well as a tuition fee remission for each academic year (calculated at 60 ECTS).

The stipend, which will be delivered in installments, is intended to cover the majority of living expenditures, including housing, insurance, and other necessities.

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Requirements Master Mind Scholarship by Belgian Government 2024

To be eligible for the postgraduate Master Mind Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Applicants must enroll in a master’s degree at a Flemish higher education institution.
They should exhibit high academic performance and/or potential:
- A minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 is required
English language proficiency is a must:
- IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 7.0.
- TOEFL: Minimum total score of 94.
- C1 level as per the Common European Framework of Reference, or equivalent in another recognized test.
Online IELTS (IELTS Indicator) and TOEFL (TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) tests are also valid.
For students applying to schools of arts:
- IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.5.
- TOEFL: Minimum total score of 90.
- B2 level as per the Common European Framework of Reference, or equivalent in another recognized test.

The host institution must accept the student after an academic review.
Applicants can be nominated by only one Flemish higher education institution. If preselected by multiple institutions, they must choose one for their application.
All nationalities, except Russian, can apply. Applicants must have a degree from a non-Flemish institution. Credit mobility students in Flemish institutions are also eligible.
Students already enrolled in a Flemish institution are ineligible, except those in specific preparatory programs aiming for a master’s in September 2024.
Students enrolling in preparatory, bridging programs, distance learning, or those spending more than half their credits outside Flanders and Brussels are not eligible.

Required Documents for the Master Mind Scholarship by Belgian Government 2024

While applying for the 2024 Master Mind Scholarship, you will be required to submit the following documents;

Passport photo
International passport or national ID
Curriculum Vitae, including GPA and other academic credentials
Transcript of records with certified translations if not in Dutch, French, German, or English
English language test results or exemption letter
Motivation letter in English
Two recommendation letters in English from professors or recent employers
Copies of diplomas with certified translations if necessary

Application Procedure for the Master Mind Scholarship by Belgian Government 2024

Visit www.studyinflanders.be to start your application.
Check eligibility and participating institutions.
Submit your application to the chosen institution.
Preselected candidates will be notified for further procedure.
Register and complete your application in the Mobility-Online tool before the deadline.
The host institution finalizes and submits your completed application.