KU Leuven Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship 2026/27

KU Leuven is committed to making higher education accessible to students from all backgrounds, regardless of their financial circumstances. Therefore, the University has established a fund for donations from the global KU Leuven community to award scholarships to outstanding students who wish to pursue one of our programmes. 

The scholarship is based on the University's baseline 'inspiring the outstanding', which reflects KU Leuven's mission and ambition and underlines its commitment to fostering excellence and innovation. This baseline underscores the University's dedication to:

1. High academic standards: Maintaining rigorous academic programmes that inspire students to achieve outstanding results.
2. Innovative research: Conducting cutting-edge research that addresses global challenges and pushes the boundaries of knowledge.
3. Global engagement: Collaborating with leading institutions and attracting exceptional students and staff from around the world to create a vibrant, diverse academic community.
4. Societal impact: Making a significant contribution to society by translating research findings into practical solutions and policies.

By establishing a scholarship, the University hopes to support and inspire talented students to make a tangible contribution to their field of study.

• Table of Content
• About KU Leuven
• KU Leuven Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of KU Leuven Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for KU Leuven Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

KU Leuven Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of KU Leuven Masters Scholarship

• Full fee waiver
• Allowance of €12,000 per academic year.

Requirements for KU Leuven Masters Scholarship Qualification

• All nationalities are eligible.
• The student has a high level of academic performance and potential. Excellent study results are reflected in a high Grade Point Average (GPA), as shown on the transcript of records.
• Previous degree(s) should have been obtained at a higher education institution outside Flanders. International students who have completed a credit mobility programme at a host Flemish higher education institution are still eligible for an Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship.
• Regardless of the minimum score required by the programme, applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate a good knowledge and command of English. The accepted English language tests are:
  • Online TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum overall score of 94
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum overall score of 7
  • Cambridge CPE (Cambridge Proficiency English): minimum level C2 
  • warning The language test must be taken before the 15 January application deadline. Language test results can be added after the deadline.

Info: Students who have previously completed an English-taught programme in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America do not need to submit a certificate of English language proficiency.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Step 1 : Submit a complete application file for an eligible master’s programme before 15 January 2026, 23.59 CET, including the KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form as an annexe. This annexe should be uploaded in the application tool under document type "Annexe ". Download the Candidacy Form here.
• Step 2 : Register your scholarship candidacy via the online registration tool before 15 January 2026, 23.59 CET.
• After nomination: If you have been nominated as a candidate, you will be informed by10 March 2026. You will then be asked to submit a one-minute motivational video for the next selection phase by 18 March 2026.

For more information, kindly visit KU Leuven scholarship webpage.