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2025 Science@Leuven Scholarship at KU Leuven in Belgium

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Science@Leuven Scholarships

Eligible Degree

  • International Master’s programs at the Faculty of Science, KU Leuven

Brief Overview

  • The Science@Leuven Scholarship is offered by the Faculty of Science at KU Leuven and its alumni association to support motivated and talented international students.

Details of the Scholarship

Eligible Programs

  • Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
  • Master of Biology
  • Master of Chemistry
  • Master of Geography
  • Interuniversity Master of Geology (for specializations in Geodynamics and Georesources or Surface Processes and Paleoenvironments only)
  • Master of Mathematics
  • Master of Physics
  • Master of Statistics and Data Science (excluding QASS-programme)
  • Master of Sustainable Development (ICP)

Note: Applicants to other programs will not be considered.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must:
    • Not have previously studied or worked at KU Leuven.
    • Hold a bachelor’s degree from a non-Belgian university that qualifies them for the master’s program they are applying for.
    • Not possess a master’s degree or PhD.
    • Demonstrate excellent academic performance in previous studies, with at least a Distinction in the first year of their KU Leuven program.
    • Provide evidence of strong English proficiency with minimum scores of:
      • TOEFL: 94 internet-based (minimum 19 for reading, 18 for listening, 19 for speaking, and 21 for writing)
      • IELTS: Overall score of 7 (at least 6.5 for reading, 6 for listening, 6 for speaking, and 6 for writing)
    • Show strong motivation to join a master’s program at KU Leuven’s Faculty of Science.
    • Submit two reference letters from internationally recognized professors.
    • Agree to serve as an ambassador for the program.

Important: Only applicants who meet all requirements should apply.

Scholarship Values

  • Up to €12,000 for one year.
  • Scholarship includes an initial installation allowance, with the remaining funds disbursed as a monthly allowance.
  • For two-year programs, the scholarship may be renewed for the second year based on excellent performance in the first year.

Required Documents

  • Complete list of course titles and credits (Transcript of Records), including:
    • Course size (in ECTS-credits)
    • Results, preferably on the ECTS-scale (or equivalent with explanation)
  • Short description of relevant courses (about half a page) following ECTS guidelines.
  • Two reference letters from internationally recognized professors.
  • Motivation letter for the program.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

  1. Apply for the master’s program of choice through the KU Leuven application tool, following application instructions carefully.
  2. Upload the required documents (transcript, course descriptions, reference letters, and motivation letter) through the KU Leuven admissions tool.
  3. After submitting the master’s application, apply for the Science@Leuven Scholarship via the provided link, including the master’s application confirmation email.
  4. Receive a confirmation email indicating successful registration for the Science@Leuven Scholarship.

Deadline

  • Application deadline for the 2025-2026 academic year: February 15, 2025