KU Leuven
KU Leuven Scholarship for Africa, master
- Deadline
- 65 days left
- Funding
- Fully funded · 4,000 EUR
- Level
- Master’s
- Country
- Belgium
- Language
- English
This scholarship is for African candidates pursuing a master's or advanced master's degree at KU Leuven in Belgium. It waives tuition fees and provides 4,000 EUR for the duration of the program, with 140 EUR in administrative fees to plan for. The application requires a complete master's application and scholarship registration before January 15, 2027.
Verified on 27 October 2026
This scholarship is for outstanding African students wishing to pursue a master's degree at KU Leuven in Belgium. The program covers tuition fees and provides a 4,000 EUR allowance, with an application deadline set for January 15, 2027. Applications close on 15 January 2027, that is in 65 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Nationalité et résidence dans un pays éligible
“Students must be a nationals of one of the eligible countries and must reside in one of these countries at the time of application.”
Niveau d'études requis
“The KU Leuven Scholarship for Africa is awarded to an outstanding African student wishing to pursue a master's or advanced master's degree at KU Leuven”
Délais et conditions du test de langue
“The language test must be taken before the application deadline of 15 January. However, you can submit your language test results after that date.”
Non cumul avec certaines autres bourses
“Students are not allowed to combine the KU Leuven Scholarship for Africa with any other scholarship offered by KU Leuven, the Belgian national or regional governments, or the European Commission.”
To be confirmed
Exigences académiques
“The student demonstrates a high level of academic performance and potential. Their excellent study results are reflected in their high Grade Point Average (GPA), as indicated on their transcript of records.”
Assets
Leadership et engagement
“Demonstrated leadership abilities; Sense of commitment; Top applicant profile”
Watch points
Exception d'inscription actuelle
“The only exception to this is for international students who, when they apply for a scholarship in the spring of 2027, are enrolled on a specific preparatory programme to start their master’s programme in September 2027.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is "before": the English test must be taken before January 15, even if the results can be submitted afterward. The real trap is not the degree level, but the double entry point: a complete master's application on one side, and a separate scholarship registration on the other. With only one place available, an average file will not be rescued by speed. Do not try to stack other funding, because this scholarship cannot be combined with other public or KU Leuven aid. Submit the full master's application first, attach the scholarship annex, then secure proof of the English test before the deadline.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Open2027-2028
Les candidats seront informés au plus tard le 10 mars 2027; résultats annoncés fin mars.
What is actually funded
- TuitionLes bénéficiaires ont leurs frais de scolarité entièrement exonérés, et ne paient qu'un frais administratif annuel de 140 EUR.
- Living stipend4,000 EUR
- Living allowanceIncoming students will receive a scholarship of €4,000 to cover the full duration of their programme at KU Leuven.
Not covered: Frais d'administration
Countries covered
Applicants must be nationals and residents of one of the eligible African countries at the time of application. No numerical priority group is announced. An exception exists for certain international students already enrolled in a specific preparatory program leading to a master's program starting in September 2027.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Dossier de candidature complet pour le master éligibleSoumettre un dossier de candidature complet pour un master éligible via l'outil de candidature de KU Leuven avant 15 January 2027, 23.59 CET
- KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form (annexe)Formulaire à télécharger et joindre comme annexe dans l'outil de candidature
- Enregistrement de la candidature à la bourse via l'outil en ligneEnregistrer la candidature à la bourse en utilisant l'outil d'enregistrement en ligne avant 15 January 2027, 23.59 CET
- Vidéo de motivation d'une minute (après nomination)Si vous êtes nommé en tant que candidat, soumettre une vidéo de motivation d'une minute demandée après nomination (date fournie par KU Leuven)
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What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
Nombre de bourses disponibles : 1
Method: Tableau 'Available scholarships' de la page de l'appel · 27 October 2026
Exonération complète des frais de scolarité et allocation de 4 000 EUR pour la durée du programme
Method: Tableau 'Tuition fee waiver' et 'Scholarship coverage' sur la page de l'appel · 27 October 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (kuleuven.be)Primary source
Master's cohort
Prepare three master's applications with a group
The deadline for this scholarship is 15 January 2027. Master's cohort: 6 live sessions of 90 minutes and 2 individual feedback sessions of 20 minutes. You prepare three applications and submit them yourself.
Apply to the cohort80,000 FCFA (about €122). 15 places, applications until 29 November, first session on 5 December.
These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.