The KU Leuven scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student from Central and South America who wishes to pursue a Master's or Advanced Master's degree at KU Leuven. 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.
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KU Leuven Masters Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of KU Leuven Masters Scholarship
- Full fee waiver
- Allowance
Requirements for KU Leuven Masters Scholarship Qualification
- The student has a high level of academic performance and potential. Excellent study results are reflected in a high Grade Point Average (GPA), as indicated on the transcript of records.
- The previous degree(s) should have been obtained at a higher education institution outside Flanders. International students who have completed a credit mobility at a host Flemish higher education institution are still eligible for a KU Leuven Scholarship for Central and South America.
Eligible countries:
- Central America: Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao *, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat *, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, St Kitts & Nevis, Trinidad & Tobago
- South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate a good knowledge and command of English, regardless of the minimum score required by the programme. Accepted English language tests are:
Note: 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.
Interview date, Process and Venue for KU Leuven Masters Scholarship
The following elements will be taken into account when the applications are assessed:
- Academic performance,
- Academic awards,
- Motivation,
- Relevant experience,
- Demonstrated leadership abilities,
- Sense of commitment,
- Top applicant profile.
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Application Deadline
January 15, 2026How 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 the 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 before 10 March 2026 and you will be asked to submit a 1-minute motivational video for the next selection phase by 18 March 2026.
- To be considered for the KU Leuven Scholarship for Central and South America, nominated candidates must participate in the Master Mind selections.
For more information, kidnly visit KU Leuven scholarship webpage.
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