The Hasselt University Master Mind Scholarship, sponsored by the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, offers outstanding international students the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in Flanders and Brussels, Belgium. This prestigious scholarship includes a grant of €10,000 and a tuition fee waiver per academic year (60 ECTS). The grant is disbursed in installments and is intended to cover accommodation costs, insurance, and a significant portion of living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Academic Excellence: A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 out of 4.0.
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English Language Proficiency: Demonstrated by one of the following:
- An overall band score of at least 7.0 on the IELTS test.
- A minimum total score of 94 on the TOEFL test.
- A C1 level on the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE).
- Online language tests of IELTS and TOEFL are also accepted.
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Enrollment Status: Applicants should not be currently enrolled in a Flemish higher education institution, except for international students enrolled in a preparatory program intending to start a master’s program in September.
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Prior Education: The previous degree must have been obtained from a higher education institution located outside Flanders.
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Scholarship Restrictions: Applicants cannot combine this scholarship with another scholarship from the Flemish government or an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Application Procedure:
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Apply for Admission: Submit a completed application for the relevant master’s program at Hasselt University before the program-specific deadline.
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Complete the Scholarship Application: Fill out the Master Mind application form by March 15, 2025.
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Submit Required Documents: Upload the following documents in the application form:
- Two recommendation letters from professors of your previous home university or recent employer, written in English. Merge the two letters into one PDF document.
- For applicants to the Master of Management or Master of Transportation Sciences programs, include the admission letter from Hasselt University.
Important Dates:
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March 15, 2025: Deadline for applications at Hasselt University.
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April 2025: Selected candidates will be contacted to complete the Master Mind online application.
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April 28, 2025: Final deadline for application submission to the Flemish Government.
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June 2025: The Flemish selection commission announces the selection results.
For more detailed information and to access the application form, please visit the official Hasselt University scholarships page.
This scholarship represents a significant opportunity for academically excellent students to further their studies in Belgium with substantial financial support.
