KU Leuven - Roger Dillemans Fund

What the Roger Dillemans Fund gives you

You will receive 12,000 EUR per year to cover living costs. Your tuition fees will be waived, but you will still need to pay the small administrative fee yourself. The scholarship is valid for the duration of your second Master’s programme. KU Leuven in Belgium pays it out via its Fundraising and Alumni Office. It is aimed at students from certain countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America who have performed well during their first Master’s programme in Leuven and wish to undertake a second Master’s programme there.

A note on the timetable: According to KU Leuven, no scholarships will be awarded to international students in the academic year 2026–2027; therefore, this cycle is merely being suspended and not permanently discontinued.

Who can apply

• Where you study: You are currently studying or are about to undertake a Master’s degree at KU Leuven in Belgium.
• Your first degree: By the end of the year in which you apply, you must have either completed a first-cycle Master’s programme at KU Leuven or completed the first phase (120 ECTS) of a follow-on Master’s programme at KU Leuven.
• Grades: You passed your whole first Master's with distinction (cum laude) and have a strong academic record.
• Admission: You have been admitted to the Master’s programme you wish to start.
• Nationality: You are from one of the eligible countries. These include, amongst others, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, the Palestinian Territories, Vietnam, Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Peru.
• Field of study: Any subject.
• Your goals: You can explain how you intend to share your knowledge and skills to promote sustainable development in your home country. The more clearly you explain this, the better your chances will be.

How to apply

First, apply for admission via KU Leuven’s standard application procedure for your chosen Master’s programme. Then complete the scholarship application form, which is available from 15 February to 30 April. Enclose your academic transcript from Leuven, a personal statement and a letter of recommendation from a referee at KU Leuven. A selection committee comprising vice-rectors and deans will decide who is awarded the scholarship.

You can find more scholarships in our guide Scholarships in Belgium.