Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
LOCATION: Belgium
The Science@Leuven Scholarship at the Faculty of Science of KU Leuven is a prestigious academic award established to recognise and support outstanding students who demonstrate a keen interest in scientific research and a commitment to the advancement of knowledge. Motivated and talented international students interested in pursuing a Master’s degree at the Faculty of Science of KU Leuven are invited to apply for the scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY:
This scholarship is available for students from all nationalities
Students have to meet the admission requirements as they are set for the corresponding programmes. Please have a look at the strict eligibility criteria for each programme.
Applicants must submit the following documents via the KU Leuven application tool:
Standard documents required for admission.
A complete list of course titles for which they have received credits (Transcript of Records). Indicate the size of the course (in ECTS-credits) and the result obtained, preferably according to the ECTS scale; if a different scale is used, please provide a summary explanation of the meaning of the grades.
A brief description (about half a page to one page) of the courses from their previous/current programme that they consider most relevant as a preparation for the Master’s programme they are considering. Provide a brief description of the content, the textbooks used and the number of credits.
Two letters of reference from internationally renowned professors.
A letter of motivation for the programme.
There are two mandatory forms for this scholarshp:
Study programme: Application form for the eligible Master’s programmes
Scholarship: Registration form for the Science@Leuven Scholarship
You can apply for the scholarship as soon as you have applied for a specific programme, you do not need to wait until you have been accepted for the Master’s programme. However, your scholarship application will not be considered if it is clear that you will not be accepted for the Master’s programme.
BENEFIT:
Allowance of € 12,000 per academic year for a maximum of two consecutive years
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