Master Mind Scholarship at the University of Antwerp 2027-2028
by University of Antwerp (Flemish Ministry of Education)
What it covers
A one-time grant of €5,375. Non-EEA students also pay only the standard EEA tuition fee (€1,181.40 for 60 credits in 2026-2027, subject to annual revision) for the duration of their studies. Five scholarships are available each year at the University of Antwerp.
Who can apply
Apply to one of the qualifying UAntwerp Master programmes. You need strong academic performance or potential, and you must meet the programme's academic and language requirements. The scholarship is for a first Master's, so you must not already have a Master's degree in the same field. Your previous degree must come from an institution outside Flanders. All nationalities can apply except Russian citizens. You must be accepted by the University of Antwerp. The scholarship cannot be combined with another Flemish Government scholarship or an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
The Master Mind Scholarship is offered by the University of Antwerp with the Flemish Ministry of Education. It supports students on a first Master’s programme in Belgium. It suits students from almost any country who have strong grades or potential and a degree from outside Flanders.
What you get
- A one-time grant of €5,375.
- If you are a non-EEA student, you pay the standard EEA tuition fee for the whole programme. In 2026-2027 this is €1,181.40 for 60 credits. The amount can change each year.
- Five scholarships are available each year at the University of Antwerp.
Who can apply
- You must apply to one of the qualifying UAntwerp Master programmes.
- You need strong academic performance or potential.
- You must meet the academic and language requirements of your programme.
- The scholarship is for a first Master’s. You must not already have a Master’s degree in the same field.
- Your previous degree must come from an institution outside Flanders.
- All nationalities can apply, except Russian citizens.
- The University of Antwerp must accept you.
- You cannot combine this scholarship with another Flemish Government scholarship or an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
How to apply
- Complete your Master programme application and upload all documents before 1 February.
- Tick the Master Mind scholarship checkbox in the application.
- In your motivation letter, explain why you are applying for Master Mind and why you should be selected. Applications without this will not be considered.
- If your previous degree is from Wallonia, the Netherlands or Luxembourg, apply directly to the Master programme. Include a motivation letter that covers all the selection criteria.
- If you are shortlisted, the university contacts you in early April. You then complete an additional screening task.
- If you are shortlisted, make sure your hard copy documents reach the Registrar’s Office before 31 May.
- Final results are communicated in May.
Key dates
- Deadline: 1 February 2027, for study in 2027-2028.
- Opening date: not stated. Check the official page.
- Shortlisted candidates are contacted in early April.
- Hard copy documents must arrive before 31 May.
- Final results: May.
- The scheme is under review. New conditions are expected in December 2026, so the details may change. Check the official page again after that.
Before you apply
- Read the full official rules and the list of qualifying programmes before you choose your Master.
- Prepare your documents and your motivation letter early.
- Write a separate part of the letter about Master Mind, not only about the programme.
- Check the official page for updates after December 2026.
StudyFree is independent. The University of Antwerp makes all decisions. Read the official Master Mind page before you apply.
StudyFree is independent and not the provider of this opportunity. Rules, amounts and deadlines are set by University of Antwerp (Flemish Ministry of Education) and can change: always confirm on the official page before you apply.