Program overview
Calling for Applications for the Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship 2025 !
Good news! KU Leuven is committed to making higher education accessible to students from all backgrounds, regardless of their financial circumstances. Therefore, the University has established a fund for donations from the global KU Leuven community to award scholarships to outstanding students who wish to pursue one of our programmes.
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The scholarship is based on the university’s baseline “inspiring the outstanding,” which reflects KU Leuven’s mission and ambition and emphasizes its commitment to fostering excellence and innovation. This baseline underscores the university’s dedication to:
- High Academic Standards: Maintaining rigorous academic programmes that inspire students to achieve outstanding results.
- Innovative Research: Conducting cutting-edge research that addresses global challenges and pushes the boundaries of knowledge.
- Global Engagement: Collaborating with leading institutions and attracting exceptional students and staff from around the world to create a vibrant, diverse academic community.
- Societal Impact: Making a significant contribution to society by translating research findings into practical solutions and policies.
By establishing a scholarship, the University hopes to support and inspire talented students to make a tangible contribution to their field of study.
KU Leuven offers the fully funded Science@Leuven scholarship for international students for the academic year 2025-2026. This scholarship supports master’s studies and provides €10,000 to cover tuition fees, insurance, and living expenses.
The Faculty of Science and its alumni association are proud to invite motivated and talented international students to apply for this opportunity within their master’s programs.
Founded in 1425, KU Leuven is Belgium’s highest-ranked university and one of the oldest and most esteemed institutions in Europe, committed to delivering high-quality academic education and fostering a vibrant learning environment.
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Location:
Belgium, Germany, EuropeBenefits
- Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver of the tuition fees for the duration of the master’s program.
- Living Expenses: The scholarship provides up to €10,000 per year to cover living expenses.
- Health Insurance: Coverage for health insurance is included as part of the scholarship benefits.
- Unrestricted Research Opportunities: Recipients have the freedom to explore diverse research topics without specific restrictions, encouraging innovation and creativity across various fields of study.
- Additional Support: Depending on the program, the scholarship may also cover lab and travel costs, supporting academic and research endeavors.
Eligibilities
- The applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before.
- The applicants have a bachelor degree from a non-Belgian university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for.
- The applicants have not yet acquired a master degree or a PhD.
- The applicants can prove excellent study results during their former training. The applicants are expected to obtain at least Distinction during their studies at the KU Leuven.
- The applicants can prove a very strong knowledge of English (TOEFL (minimum score 94 internet-based with at least 19 for reading, 18 for Listening, 19 for speaking, and 21 for writing) or IELTS (minimum score 7 overall, whilst at least 6.5 for reading, 6 for listening, 6 for speaking, and 6 for writing).
- The applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven.
- The applicants have two reference letters from internationally renowned professors.
- The applicants are willing to act as ambassadors for the programme.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS.
Eligible Regions: All nationalities are eligible to apply for the KU Leuven scholarship. This includes international students from any country.Application Process
- Apply for the master programme of your choice through the application tool of the KU Leuven. Please read the application instructions carefully.
- Upload the following information via the KU Leuven application tool:
– A complete list of course titles for which you have obtained a credit (Transcript of Records). Indicate the course size (in ECTS-credits) and the result you obtained, preferably according to the ECTS-scale; if a different scale is used, please provide a summary explanation of the meaning of the scores.
– Provide a short (about one half to one page) description for the courses from your previous/current programme that you deem most relevant as a preparation for the master programme that you are considering. Describe the courses according to the standard guidelines for an ECTS-study guide.
– Two reference letters of internationally renowned professors.
– A letter of motivation for the programme. - Once you have completed and submitted your application for the master’s programme, you will receive a mail confirming that you successfully submitted the application.
- Apply for the Science@Leuven Scholarship via the link provided and add the application confirmation mail.
- Your registration is complete once you have received an email confirming that you have been registered for the Science@Leuven Scholarship.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 (89 Days Remaining)
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