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SCIENCE@LEUVEN MASTER’S DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP AT THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE OF KU LEUVEN

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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SCIENCES PO MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS GRADUATE PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 4th January 2026

LOCATION: France

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is open to students who are admitted onto a master’s programme at Sciences Po and who meet the eligibility criteria for the scholarship. Students receive the scholarships and financial aid throughout the two years of their master’s programme. 

ELIGIBILITY:

You must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program:

Not already holding a Master’s degree.

Only students admitted to a master’s programme at Sciences Po can join the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po. You can apply to any of the Master’s degree programmes offered at Sciences Po’s Graduate Schools, except the dual degree programmes and the one-year master’s programme.

Hold citizenship in a country within Africa.  Candidates who hold a second citizenship from a country outside the African continent are not eligible.

Have completed or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme at one of Sciences Po’s institutions of reference (see the list of institutions).
Or Have completed or are currently enrolled in a training foundation or mentoring programme offered by a bridging programme organisation partnering with the Mastercard Foundation (see the list of institutions).

Be in genuine need of funding for your higher education (please note: documents proving your financial situation will be required for your application).

Show a commitment to achieving change in Africa, particularly in the areas of public policy and major political, environmental and societal transitions.

Be under 35 when you begin your Master’s programme

Please note that to be admitted at Sciences Po, you must meet the minimum academic requirements depending on your university’s country of origin.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses in France throughout the recipient’s time studying at Sciences Po.

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