Would you like to make your dream of studying in Belgium a reality? Hasselt University is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to apply for Mastermind Scholarships in the 2023/24 academic year.

The funding award scheme is open for international students with a high academic performance standard and a grade Point Average of 3.5. The program will provide a grant of €9 600 and a tuition fee waiver per academic year.

Hasselt University was officially founded in 1971. It is an independent, innovative university that offers 18 undergraduate and 34 postgraduate programs, including 5 English-taught programs. UHasselt has seven Faculties, three Schools, and four research institutes covering the entire research specter.

Why study at Hasselt University? UHasselt is reflected by its ranking amongst the best 3% of universities worldwide. It stands for excellence in teaching, top research in spearhead fields, and active commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Application Deadline: 15th March 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Hasselt University
• Department: All
• Course Level: Master
• Award: €9 600 plus a tuition fee waiver
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Varies
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in Belgium

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities can apply
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a master’s degree in any subject offered by the university
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• The applicant should have a high standard of academic performance:
• a Grade Point Average of 3.5 out of 4.0: www.scholaro.com/gpa-calculator/
• or similar results in another official English language test;
• Only students currently not enrolled at a Flemish higher education institution are eligible (except international students who are enrolled in a preparatory program to start a master’s program in September).
• Applicant’s previous degrees should be obtained from a higher education institution outside Flanders.
• Students who enroll for only a preparatory, bridging, or distance learning program are not eligible.
• All nationalities can apply, but the previous degree obtained should be from a higher studies institution outside Flanders.
• Students cannot combine this scholarship with another from the Flemish government or an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: To apply, applicants must complete the following steps:
• Step 1: Submit a completed application file (including all the mandatory documents) for the relevant master’s program at UHasselt.
• Step 2: Complete this Master Mind application form
• Supporting Documents: Applicants need to upload the following documents in the application form:
• Two recommendation letters from professors of your (previous) Home university, university, or recent employer written in English. Merge the two letters in 1 PDF document and upload the document to an online application.
• Students applying for Master of Management or Master of Transportation Sciences must also upload their admission letter from Hasselt University.
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet all the following admission requirements to study at UHasselt.
• Language Requirement: sufficient knowledge of the English language:
• An overall band score of min. 7.0 on the IELTS test
• A min. total score of 94 on a TOEFL test
• A C1 level on the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
• Online language tests of IELTS and TOEFL will also be accepted

Benefits

• A Master Mind Grant includes a grant of €9 600 + a tuition fee waiver per academic year (60 ECTS).
• The scholarship holders only pay an administrative enrolment fee.
• The grant is paid in installments and covers accommodation costs, insurance, and a significant amount of their living expenses.

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