What the funding covers
- A grant of €10,225 per academic year (2026–27 rate), for one year on a 60-credit master's or two years on a 120-credit master's.
- A tuition waiver: the host institution may charge only the lowest local rate, which was €136.50 for 2026–27.
Who can apply
- Outstanding students applying to a master's programme at a participating Flemish higher-education institution.
- For 2026–27, places were set aside for applicants from priority countries: Japan (3), Mexico (3), Palestine (2) and the United States (5).
- The Flemish government says the grant, selection process and rules may change for 2027–28 while the scheme is under review.
Which nationalities can apply
The scheme is under review for 2027–28; the last call kept places for Japan, Mexico, Palestine and the United States.
How to apply
- Apply for admission to an eligible master's programme at a Flemish university or university college.
- Applications for the scholarship go through the host institution, which pre-selects candidates.
- Watch the Study in Flanders page for the 2027–28 call; past calls closed in spring for study starting that September.
Before you apply: things to know
- The 2027–28 call had not been published when we checked, and eligibility may be narrower than in earlier years.
- Many websites still describe Master Mind as open to every nationality with the old €9,600 amount; both are out of date.
- If your country is not a priority country, treat this as a long shot and apply for other funding too.