Vlerick Business School offers a range of scholarships based on merit, diversity, academic and professional excellence. Scholarships cover 10% to 50% of tuition fees and include opportunities for women, diverse backgrounds, regional commitments, sector-specific careers, and more. The following scholarships exclusively apply to the Full-time MBA Programme. Apply early to increase your chances of receiving a scholarship.
Female leadership
For women looking to become business leaders of the future.
Diversity scholarship
For participants from diverse backgrounds, who have a global mindset and cultural awareness.
Academic scholarship
For candidates with a strong academic record – and a GMAT score over above 680, GMAT Focus score above 630, or a GRE scaled score of 160 or more for the verbal part, and 162 or more for the quantitative part
Future leader scholarship
For candidates who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential.
Entrepreneurship scholarship
For candidates with a strong track record of entrepreneurship or the potential to launch their own business when they graduate.
MBA event scholarship
For candidates who have met one of our representatives face-to-face at regional MBA events.
Regional scholarship
We offer these to candidates who plan to continue to work in their region after graduation.
Sector-specific scholarship
If you want to grow your career in one of our key research areas – healthcare, retail and consumer goods, financial services or energy – you can apply for a sector-specific scholarship.
The Dirk Kuijper endowment fund
This fund promotes the international elements of our MBA programme.
EU Indian scholarship
If you’re a permanent resident of India with a GMAT score above 650, a GMAT Focus score above 600 or a GRE score above 157 for the verbal part, and above 159 for the quantitative part, you can apply for a scholarship towards your Full-time MBA.
Vlerick spirit scholarship
This is for dynamic applicants who are open and willing to learn from peers with very different and diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
One Vlerick (Opportunity & Equality) scholarship
We value social diversity and we encourage individual commitment. For this partial scholarship, of up to 50%, you need to either represent diversity (e.g., be a first-generation university student, belong to a minority group or an underprivileged community) or actively promote diversity and inclusion, by engaging in long-term initiatives that have a clear social impact.
What do the scholarships cover?
Scholarships cover 10% to 50% of the programme tuition fee.
Scholarships do not include the cost of living, accommodation, visa or flights.
Who can apply?
- You hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
- You have a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate, full-time professional work experience.
- You are committed to starting the Full-time programme at Vlerick.
How to apply?
Step 1: Create an Account or Login
Visit the application website to create an account or log in if you already have one. This will grant you access to our application portal, where you can track your progress and manage your application. If you are unsure about your eligibility, don’t hesitate to submit an eligibility check.
Step 2: Complete and Submit Your Online Application
Upload a copy of your resume, your degree(s), passport and a motivational essay. Upload your scholarship essay as a final step.
Be sure to provide accurate and detailed information to help us better understand your qualifications and ambitions.
Step 3: Participate in the Vlerick Admission Tests
Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to participate in the Vlerick Admission Tests (VBATs). These tests are designed to assess your analytical skills, English proficiency, and motivation for pursuing the Full-time MBA programme. If you have valid GMAT/GRE or TOEFL/IELTS scores, you may be exempted from certain parts of our VBAT admissions procedure.
What happens next?
You will receive personal feedback on your admission test results within 5 to 7 business days. During this feedback call, you will be informed about your admission and the status of your scholarship application.
Deadlines and Submission
- Application Deadline:
- Non-EU citizens: 30 June 2025
- European citizens: 31 July 2025
Apply early to increase your chances of receiving a scholarship. Please note that you can only submit a scholarship essay with your online application. Scholarship applications submitted after admission will not be considered.
More information?
Please contact aurelie.vandemeulebroucke@vlerick.com for all questions and enquiries.
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Aurelie Van de Meulebroucke
Customer Relationship Manager – Full-Time, European, Executive and Online MBA