Requirements

Nationality and residence

• You must be a national of an eligible African country. The list covers all 54 African countries plus Saint Helena.

• You must live in one of these countries when you apply.

Academic requirements

• Excellent study results, shown by a high Grade Point Average (GPA) on your transcript.

• Your previous degrees must be from a university outside Flanders. Students who did a short exchange in Flanders can still apply.

• You must apply to an eligible KU Leuven master's programme. Bridging programmes and distance learning programmes are not eligible.

English language

• If English is not your first language, you must prove good English skills.

• You must take your English test before 15 January 2027, but you can send the results later.

• You do not need a test if you completed an English-taught degree in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA.

You cannot apply if

• You are already enrolled at a university or college in Flanders (except some preparatory programme students starting a master's in September 2027).

• You plan to combine this award with another scholarship from KU Leuven, the Belgian governments or the European Commission.