The NL Scholarship, previously referred to as the Holland Scholarship, is funded jointly by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science along with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. Specifically, the University of Groningen administers NL Scholarships for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue their master’s degree in the Netherlands. Notably, the EEA encompasses EU countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. It’s important to highlight that applicants from Switzerland and Suriname are ineligible for this scholarship.
Leiden university
For aspiring international students aiming to undertake an English-taught Bachelor’s program at Leiden University, the NL Scholarship is tailored to their needs.
Key details include:
Application Deadline: February 1, 2024
Target Audience: Bachelor’s level students
Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities, excluding EU/EEA, Swiss, and Surinamese passport holders
Scholarship Type: Study
Faculties Covered: Archaeology, Humanities, Governance and Global Affairs, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Science
Who’s Eligible:
This scholarship is designed for talented students from non-EEA countries who are enrolling in one of the English-taught Bachelor’s programs listed below:
Utrecht university
Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, along with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, the NL Scholarship aims to support international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), comprising EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, who aspire to pursue a master’s degree in the Netherlands.
Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the NL Scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and be ineligible for assistance through the Dutch study grant and loan system.
Have never been previously enrolled in an educational institution in the Netherlands (participation in an exchange program does not disqualify).
Have applied for an international master’s program at Utrecht University with a commencement date of September 1, 2024. Note that not all programs participate; prospective applicants should refer to the ‘Tuition fees and financial support’ section on the relevant master’s program page to ascertain if the NL Scholarship is listed as a viable funding option.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
University of Groningen
The NL Scholarship, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, in collaboration with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, is offered by the University of Groningen to international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) seeking to pursue their master’s degree in the Netherlands. The EEA includes EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, while students from Switzerland and Suriname are not eligible to apply.
Scholarship Details:
The NL Scholarship University of Groningen provides €5,000 to support living expenses in the Netherlands, disbursed in the first year of study.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the NL Scholarship at the University of Groningen, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Not hold citizenship in any of the EEA countries.
Intend to study in the Netherlands.
Lack a degree from a Dutch educational institution.
Demonstrate outstanding academic performance during their bachelor’s/undergraduate studies.
Fulfill the specific requirements of the University of Groningen.
Hold an admission offer from the University of Groningen for one of the programs listed.
Submit a motivation letter explaining why they are the ideal candidate for the NL Scholarship at the University of Groningen.
Application Deadlines:
The deadline for the first call is February 1, 2024, at 23:59 CET. Additionally, the deadline for the second call is June 1, 2024, at 23:59 CEST
The Erasmus University NL Scholarship, jointly funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science and Erasmus University Rotterdam, is designed for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the Netherlands.
Eligibility Criteria:
Non-EEA nationality with payment of the institutional tuition fee.
Demonstrated excellence according to the standards of the respective faculty.
Application for full-time bachelor’s or master’s programs at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Absence of a diploma from a Dutch educational institution.
No prior enrollment as a full-degree student at a Dutch educational institution.
Eligibility for the NL Scholarship Erasmus University only once.
Satisfaction of specific requirements outlined by the faculty offering the applied-for program. Detailed information can be found on the faculty’s website.
Applicable to:
Nationalities: Non-EEA
Participating Faculties: All faculties (except ISS), with Erasmus School of Philosophy (ESPhil) offering it exclusively for Research Master in Philosophy and Economics students.
Level of Study: Prospective bachelor’s and master’s students
Application Process:
The application process varies across faculties. Applicants are advised to consult their respective faculties for detailed application instructions.
Participating Faculties:
Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) – Bachelor and Master Students
Erasmus School of Law (ESL)
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) – Bachelor and Master Students
Erasmus MC
Erasmus School of Philosophy (ESPhil) (Refer to ‘Funding’ section)
Erasmus School of History, Culture, and Communication (ESHCC)
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies
Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) – Bachelor and Master Students
Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM)
Erasmus University College (EUC)
Application Start Date: October 1, 2024
Deadline: Varies by School
Maastricht University
The Maastricht University (UM) NL-High Potential Scholarship program presents 24 comprehensive scholarships amounting to €30,000 each academic year, covering tuition fees and offering a monthly stipend, targeting exceptionally talented students from regions outside the European Union (EU) who have gained admission to a master’s program at UM.
This scholarship program encompasses two components: the High Potential Scholarship, funded by the Maastricht University Scholarship Fund, and the NL Scholarship, financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science in collaboration with Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences. It is tailored for international students from outside the EU/EEA seeking to pursue a full degree program in the Netherlands.
Duration of the NL-High Potential Scholarship:
13 months for a one-year master’s program
25 months for a two-year master’s program
Application Deadline: Open
