🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Up to 10,000 EUR per year
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Deadline
February 15, 2025
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Fields
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Data Science
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Awards/Year
Varies (Approximately 10-15 per year)
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Provider
KU Leuven Faculty of Science
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Acceptance
Check official website
The Science@Leuven Scholarship is a prestigious award for motivated and talented international students who are interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven. It focuses on rewarding academic excellence in the fields of basic sciences.
👥 Who Should Apply
International students with a high-ranking Bachelor's degree from a foreign university applying for eligible Master's programs at the Faculty of Science.
🏛️ Host University
KU Leuven
🔬 Fields of Study
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Data Science
✨ Key Benefits
The scholarship amount can be up to 10,000 Euro for 1 year. It covers the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance, and basic health insurance. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary per student.
🎯 Target Students
International students (Non-Belgian)
🏷 Tags
STEM
Belgium
KU Leuven
Master's Scholarship
International Students
💸 Funding Breakdown
Living Stipend
Included in the 10,000 EUR award
Total Award
Up to 10,000 EUR per year
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No (Paid from stipend)
💊 Health Insurance: Yes (Basic health insurance covered)
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: 75 EUR (Application fee for the Master's program)
🏠 Living Stipend
Included in the 10,000 EUR award
🏡 Accommodation
No (Paid from stipend)
💊 Health Insurance
Yes (Basic health insurance covered)
🎁 Other Benefits
Full tuition fee waiver for one year and insurance coverage
📋 Renewal Conditions
Renewal for the second year is conditional on having passed all courses in the first year with excellent results (at least a 'Great Distinction' equivalent).
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must not have studied or worked at KU Leuven before, have a bachelor degree from a non-Belgian university, have excellent academic results during their prior studies, and can prove very good knowledge of English.
🎓 Academic Level
Master's (MSc)
📊 Minimum GPA
High Distinction (Top of class)
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 7.0 (min. 6.5 subscores) or TOEFL iBT 94 (min. 22 subscores)
💼 Work Experience
Not required
🏆 Leadership
Not required but beneficial
💰 Financial Need
Not the primary consideration
🎯 Target Students
International students (Non-Belgian)
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Motivation Letter)
Rec Letters
Yes (Two letters of recommendation)
Application Fee
75 EUR (Application fee for the Master's program)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Two letters of recommendation) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- IELTS 7.0 (min. 6.5 subscores) or TOEFL iBT 94 (min. 22 subscores)
- Interview: No
- Min GPA: High Distinction (Top of class)
📋 Application Process
Submit your application for the Master's program before applying for the scholarship. Ensure your motivation letter clearly states your interest in the Science@Leuven Scholarship specifically. Provide proof of your ranking within your cohort if available.
💡 Insider Tip: Upload a screenshot showing you have successfully submitted your application for the Master's program to the scholarship portal. Only applications with 'Distinction' or higher in their previous studies are considered.