ELIGIBILITY:

Study level: Master’s programmes and Advanced Master’s programmes

Eligible program(s): All Master’s and Advanced Master’s programmes at KU Leuven (full list)

Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities are eligible

Academic performance: 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. Preference is given to students with excellent study results.

Language proficiency info: Applicants whose first native language is not English must demonstrate an excellent knowledge and command of English, regardless of the minimum score required by the programme. Accepted English language tests are TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge CPE. Preference is given to students who have a very good command of English and exceed the minimum scores.

Academic awards: Applicants will be asked to provided information about any academic awards they may have received.

Programme requirements: applicants will be evaluated on the specific programme requirements and to what extent they exceed the requirements.

Motivation: the highest ranked students will be required to provide a short 1 minute motivation video, explaining how they feel they can make a difference in their field and society as a whole.

BENEFIT:

Tuition fee waiver: The Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship holders receive a full tuition fee waiver and pay only an annual administration fee. The fee for the 2025-2026 academic year will be announced in December 2024 (for reference, the fee in 2023-2024 was €131.50). 

Scholarship coverage: Incoming students receive a scholarship of €12,000 per academic year (max. 2 years).

Duration: Tuition fees are waived for the full duration of the programme (max. 2 years). 

Number of available scholarships: 1 scholarship