What KU Leuven Science@Leuven Scholarship actually covers.
The Science@Leuven Scholarship is one of KU Leuven's most prestigious international awards, specifically targeting outstanding students admitted to master's programmes within the Faculty of Science at one of Europe's top-ranked Catholic research universities. KU Leuven consistently appears in the top 50 universities worldwide and is the leading research university in both Belgium and the Benelux region. Each scholarship is worth up to €12,000 per year and can be renewed for the second year of a two-year master's programme upon satisfactory academic performance, representing a potential total award of €24,000 over the programme duration. The scholarship is open to students of all nationalities — including students from all African countries — provided they hold a bachelor's degree from a non-Belgian institution, have not previously earned a master's degree or PhD, and have not previously studied or worked at KU Leuven. Academic excellence is the primary criterion: applicants typically need results equivalent to a Distinction at KU Leuven. Eligible programmes span biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, biochemistry, geography, geology, statistics, and related disciplines. A high level of English proficiency is required (IELTS minimum 7.0 or TOEFL iBT minimum 94). The application process requires two separate steps: first, applying for the master's programme itself, and second, completing a scholarship registration form before the 15 February deadline. Awardees are expected to serve as ambassadors for the Science@Leuven programme.
Who can apply.
Open to masters applicants seeking to study in Belgium. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.