Course(s) Offered: Sciences
Course Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
Provider: Science@Leuven Fund
Country to Study in: Belgium
Scholarship Description
The Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven and its Alumni Association Science@Leuven are proud to announce the Science@Leuven Scholarship.
Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven are invited to apply for this scholarship.
Applicants must meet and prove the following requirements:
- the applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before,
- the applicants have a bachelor degree from a foreign university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for,
- the applicants can prove having had excellent study results during their former training,
- the applicants can prove a very strong knowledge of English,
- the applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven
- the applicants are willing to act as an ambassador for the programme.
Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (EXCEPT EEA students, including Belgians, i.e. International/non-EEA students)
Participating Institution(s)
Faculty of Science, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium
Fields of study
Any International Master Programme under the Faculty of Science at K.U. Leuven:
- Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Master of Biology
- Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Master of Chemistry
- Master of Geography
- Master of Mathematics
- Master of Physics
- Master of Statistics
- Interuniversity Master of Geology
Not specified by provider
Sponsorship duration
Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes. The scholarship for the second master year will be only be continued for students having had outstanding results the first master year.
Scholarship benefits
The amount of the scholarship can be up to 8.000 Euro for 1 year. The Board of the Science@Leuven Fund will decide exactly how much a scholarship will be.
The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary.
Method of Application
Registrations for 2015/2016 session start 1 November 2014. All applicants go through the admission procedure of the Master Programme of their choice. Only students admitted to a Master Programme of the Faculty of Science are considered for this scholarship.
The application procedure include:
- Applicants have to apply for the master programme of their choice through the 'Application Form' of the International Office.
- The applicants note in the application form that they want to apply for the Science@Leuven Scholarship.
- After having completed the application form of the International Office, applicants register through the website of the Scholarship. The id-account asked is the same account as on the application form of the International Office.
- Additionally to the information required by the International Office, the applicants also upload other required information through their application form of the International Office (see the complete requirements on the official website)
Students have to register both through International Office and the official website to be considered for selection.
It is IMPORTANT to visit the official website through the link provided below for complete information on this scholarship, including details of Selection Procedure, and how to apply.
DEADLINES:
Only applications that have been submitted (with the International Office and registered on the website of the scholarship) before the 31st of January will be considered for the scholarship.
The deadline for applications of non-EEA citizens for Master's programmes in English is 1 March. However, deadline is 30 September for applications of non-EEA citizens living in Belgium with a residence permit. There is no deadline for applications of international scholars and specialisation students.
PLEASE NOTE:
Only applicants registered with the International Office AND on the official website will be considered for the scholarship.
Only applicants with a complete file will be considered.
If a student is awarded the full scholarship of 8.000 Euro, it is still advisable to bring some extra money. The expenses for a full year at the KU Leuven is estimated to be about 9.000 euro.
Starting from academic year 2015-2014, academic bachelor or master programmes will be taught either at KU Leuven or at another campus. On the online application form, the campus will be indicated automatically after you select the academic programme you are applying for. Click here for more information.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2015
Open to International students: Yes
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