VUB Master Mind Scholarship 2026 in Belgium (Vrije University Brussels)

The Master Mind Scholarships Fellowship Programme for Excellent Students is a scholarship programme offered by the Flemish government aiming to promote the internationalisation of the Flemish higher education.

The Government of Belgium (Flemish Government) has opened applications for its 2026 Master Mind Scholarship Fellowships at Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

The Master Minds Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious funding opportunity designed to attract outstanding international students to its leading universities — including Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).

The fellowship targets academically strong Bachelor’s graduates worldwide who are ready to pursue a Master’s degree in Belgium with significant financial support.

Overview of the VUB Master Mind Scholarship 2026

• Type: Masters Scholarships
• Country to study: Belgium
• School to study: Vrije University Brussels
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Benefits: Full Scholarship, €10,020 stipend per year
• Deadline: March 26, 2026

Criteria for the VUB Master Mind Scholarship 2026

• Hold a Bachelor’s / undergraduate degree
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 (calculated via Scholaro)
• Are a citizen of any country except Russia
• Are not currently enrolled in, and have not graduated from, a Flemish higher education institution
• Have received an official admission letter from VUB (mandatory before applying)
• Meet the higher English language requirements, including:
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum 94
  • IELTS Academic: minimum Band 7.0
  • Cambridge English: C1 level with a minimum score of 185.

Scholarship Perks 

• Fixed amount: €10.020 per academic year
• Tuition fee/tuition waiver: Tuition fee is limited to amount paid by Flemish scholarship student. For 2025-2026: €139,40
• Duration (in months or weeks): Duration of the Master program (if 2-year Master: second year conditional).

Method of Application for the VUB Master Mind Scholarship 2026

• First, apply for a Master’s programme at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and secure your official admission letter from the Education and Student Administration Office.
• Once admitted, submit your online Master Minds Fellowship application, uploading all required documents including;
  • academic transcripts,
  • GPA calculation proof,
  • English test results,
  • motivation letter,
  • CV,
  • recommendations, and certified diploma copies.
• Applications must be complete and submitted before the deadline.
• The last date to apply for the Master Minds Fellowship 2026 at Vrije Universiteit Brussel is March 26, 2026

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