Netherlands study abroad scholarship

Is studying in the Netherlands your goal in the near future? You can achieve this goal more easily because there are many scholarships to study in the Netherlands that help you solve your budget problem. Scholarships to study in the Netherlands include scholarships from the Dutch government, organizations, and universities based on the applicant’s merits. Scholarships to study in the Netherlands are aimed at attracting talents in various fields or for the sustainable and inclusive development of human resources in countries.

Dutch universities have two admission periods in February (spring semester) and September (autumn semester). Scholarship programs can be applied differently depending on the opening period and course. Contact a scholarship advisor to study in the Netherlands for detailed support.

Basic conditions to apply for a scholarship to study in the Netherlands

Scholarship applications are usually conducted in parallel with the course application process of your desired Dutch university. Selection criteria may change and differ between study programs and schools. The level of competition depends on the number and quality of applicants applying for the scholarship. Your profile needs to meet the minimum requirements below.

  • IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 GPA 7.0 – 8.0 GMAT / GRE 600 depending on the school.
  •  CV Letter of Recommendation.
  •  Motivation letter.
  • Some master’s programs require applicants to have 1 (several) years of work experience in the same field.
  • Some schools require applicants to make a self-introduction video

Having a good academic record, constantly striving and finding a reputable consultant will help you reach your dream study abroad scholarship

 POPULAR STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NETHERLANDS

NL Scholarship

The former name was Holland Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students from countries outside the EEA (European Economic Area) applying for a bachelor’s or master’s program in the Netherlands. The scholarship is sponsored by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in collaboration with the majority of Dutch universities.

  • Value: 5,000 euros.
  • Some schools may offer scholarships of up to 10,000 euros or 15,000 euros.
  • Deadline: 01/02 or 01/05 depending on the school Scholarship period: first year. Some schools may renew scholarships based on students’ academic performance.

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)

Formerly known as the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP), it is a Dutch global development program. The program, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides scholarships for short-term courses (from 2 to 12 months) and master’s programs (from 12 to 24 months). The scholarship aims for sustainable development through the enhancement of the capacity and knowledge of individuals and organizations. The scholarship applies to some courses and for students from some countries, including Vietnam.

  • Scholarship value: Includes tuition fees, living expenses, travel, insurance, visa fees, etc.
  • Validity period: Mid-2017 to mid-2024. There is no new information about OKP after this period.

Talent Scholarships of Dutch Universities

Each Dutch university also has its own scholarship programs with a variety of values, ranging from 500 euros to several tens of thousands of euros. The scholarship can be granted 1 time or more times during the course of study at the school. The scholarship is available for students in the 1st year and/or from the 2nd year onwards, which can be granted in parallel or separately from the above scholarships.

Selection criteria for talent scholarships of Dutch universities are based on the student’s academic achievements.  creativity, showing superiority in a certain special requirement… Scholarships can be automatically considered by the university’s academic committee based on the student’s academic performance after each year or based on the student’s application.

Summary of scholarships for some Dutch universities in 2025

KHUD University Amsterdam

Tuition fee 10,001 – 11,001 EUR/year

NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • 1st year scholarship.
  •  Bachelor’s: Fashion, International Business, Physiotherapy, Sports Studies.
  • Master’s: Digitally Oriented Business, Digital Design Meet the admission requirements of the program you want to study.
  • Deadline: 01/05
Amsterdam Talent Scholarship (ATS)

50% Tuition Fees

  • Scholarship from year 2.
  •  Complete 60 ECTS in the year before 31/08 with a minimum GPA of 7.0
  • Deadline: 31/12
  •  Scholarships from 2024 – 2025 will be announced later

KHUD Breda University

Tuition fee 12,850 – 16,950 EUR/year

BUAS Bachelor Scholarship

3.000 EUR 1 year

1.500 EUR from year 2

  • Bachelor’s program.
  • Based on academic achievement + motivation letter.
  •  Complete at least 48 ECTS in the previous year to receive the scholarship next year.
  • Deadline: 01/05
NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • Bachelor’s program.
  •  Apply for a scholarship after receiving an offer for a bachelor’s degree program at Breda.
  •  Applicants who have never studied a degree program in the Netherlands.
  • Have an excellent level of English and academic results. Write a motivation letter stating why you are the right candidate and how to promote Breda.
  •  Scholarship application includes: Application form, Motivation letter, English certificate
  •  Deadline: 01/05
NL Scholarship

2.500 EUR

  • Bachelor’s program
  •  Breda students who want to do an internship or exchange study in a non-EER country
Campsite Industry Scholarships

5.000 EUR

  • Master’s Program Sustainable Outdoor Hospitality Management
  • Motivation letter if the reason you are the right candidate.
  • English Certificate.
  •  Scholarship applications can only be made after receiving an admission letter for this master’s program
  • Deadline: 01/08

KHUD Fontys University

Tuition fee 8,140 – 11,850 EUR/year

NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • 1st year scholarship.
  • Bachelor’s Program: Conceptual Innovation & Trend Research; Marketing Management – Digital Business Concept; The Art of Dancing in Context.
  •  Master’s program: Architecture; Urbanism; Public spaces for performances.
  •  Meet the entry requirements of the program
  • Deadline: 01/05

KHUD HAN University

 Tuition fee 8,750 – 10,270 EUR/year

HAN NL Scholarship

12.500 EUR

  • Bachelor’s program. For students from year 1.
  •  Meet HAN’s admission requirements, minimum IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 90) Scholarship for 1st year (5,000 EUR), 2,500 EUR/year for subsequent years.
  •  Complete at least 45 ECTS per academic year to maintain the following year’s scholarship.
  • Deadline for September: 31/03
  •  Deadline for February: 30/09
Honors Scholarship

7.500 EUR

  • Bachelor’s program.
  • For students who have not won the 1st year scholarship.
  • The scholarship is EUR 2,500 per year.
  •  The scholarship is considered automatically, for students with good academic performance after year 1 (completion of at least 45 ECTS)
HAN NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • Master’s program. For 1st year students.
  • Meet HAN’s admission requirements, minimum IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 90)
  • Deadline September: 31/03
  • Deadline February: 30/09
Honors Scholarship

2.500 EUR

  • Master’s Program
  • The scholarship is automatically considered, for students with good academic performance after semester 1

Đại học KHUD Hanze

Học phí 9.049 – 9.750 EUR/năm

NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

 

  • 1st Year Scholarship
  •  Master’s Program: Renewable Energy; Sustainable energy system management; Data Science for Life Sciences; Energy for society; The Practice of Correlation Art (iRAP); Media, Art, Design and Technology (MADtech); Painting; Art Practice (MAP); International communication; Classical music; New York Jazz; Intelligent systems engineering; Interdisciplinary business expert; International management and business.
  • Successful students will receive an invitation to apply for the scholarship
  •  Deadline: 31/05
Hanze Scholarship

10.000 EUR

 

Hanze Scholarship

10.000 EUR

  • 2nd Year Scholarship
  • Master’s Program: Correlational Art Practice (iRAP); Art Practice (MAP); Media, Art, Design and Technology (MADtech); Painting; Classical music; New Audiences and Innovation Practices; New York Jazz; Data Science for Life Sciences
Hanze Scholarship

5.000 EUR

 

  • 2nd Year Scholarship
  • Master’s Program: Renewable Energy; Sustainable energy system management; Energy for society; International communication; Intelligent systems engineering; International Business and Management
Hanze Minerva Scholarship

2.500 EUR per year

  • Minerva Art Academy’s bachelor’s program: Design; Fine arts. Awarded for 4 years.
  • Successful students will receive an invitation to apply for the scholarship.
  •  It is necessary to write a motivation letter and outline a financial plan for the program.
  • Deadline: 01/06
Hanze Music Scholarship

5.549 EUR

  • Program of the Prince Claus Conservatoire.
  • Bachelor’s degree: Classical Music; Music Composition & Production; Jazz.
  • Master: Classical Music; New Audiences and Innovation Practices; New York Jazz.
  • Deadline: 09/06
Hanze Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • 2nd year scholarship.
  •  Students who have received the NL Scholarship in year 1.
  •  Master’s: Correlation Art Practice (iRAP); Art Practice (MAP); Media, Art, Design and Technology (MADtech); Painting; Classical music; New Audiences and Innovation Practices; New York Jazz; Data Science for Life Sciences
Hanze Scholarship

2.500 EUR

  • 2nd year scholarship.
  • Students who have received the NL Scholarship in year 1.
  •  Master’s degree: Renewable energy; Sustainable energy system management; Energy for society; Intelligent systems engineering; International Business and Management

KHUD HZ University

Tuition fee 9,290 EUR/year

NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • Bachelor’s and master’s programs.
  •  Meet the entry requirements of the program + minimum IELTS 6.5
  •  The scholarship profile shows: the reason for choosing the program, CV, academic achievements.
  • Deadline: 01/05
Rotary Scholarship

2.000 EUR

  • Bachelor’s program: Water Management; Construction Engineering.
  •  Master’s Program: River Delta Development.
  •  The scholarship dossier includes CV + essay showing the desire to contribute to solving water-related challenges in their home country after completing their studies; interest in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; The reason for this scholarship is the large financial aid.
  • Deadline: 01/05
Mobility grants scholarships

  • HZ Grant
  • NL Scholarship 1.250 EUR
  • Erasmus+ grant
Students who are studying at HZ, will study or do an internship outside the Netherlands

  • Subsidies for HZ students to study or do unpaid internships outside the EU.
  • Grants for HZ students to study, study, or do an internship outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
  • HZ students participate as part of a study program or internship at a HZ partner institute

KHUD Inholland University

 Tuition fee 9,732 EUR/year

 

Knowledge Grant

  • 2.500 EUR 1 year 1.000 EUR 2 years 1.000 EUR 3 years
  • Annual allowance.
  • Complete 60 ECTS per academic year.
  • Students can switch programs; However, the subsidy remains valid for up to 3 consecutive years.
  • Deadline: 31/08

KHUD NHL Stenden University

Tuition fee 9,730 – 11,995 EUR/year

NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • 1st year scholarship.
  • Bachelor’s program.
  •  Meet the entry requirements of the program + minimum IELTS 6.5
  • Deadline: 30/04
Excellency Scholarship

2.000 EUR per year

  • Scholarship from year 2.
  •  For Top 40 students at the end of year 1 or year 2.
  • Complete at least 54 ECTS per year.
  • Deadline for February: 01/03
  • Deadline for September: 01/09

KHUD University Rotterdam

Tuition fee 10,030 – 12,676 EUR/year

NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • Bachelor’s program: Graphic Design; Lifestyle transformation design; Advertise; Animation; Illustration; Audiovisual design; Fashion design; Product design; Spatial design; Fine arts; Photography.
  • Master’s program: Fine Arts; Interior Architecture: Research and Design; Media Design: Lens-based; Communication Design: Test Publishing.
  • Deadline: 01/05

KHUD Saxion University

Tuition fee 8,600 – 15,400 EUR/year

 

NL Scholarship (NLS)

5.000 EUR

  • All bachelor’s programs.
  • Master’s Program: Applied Nanotechnology; Developing innovative textiles and garments; Robotic Systems Engineering; ICT Software Engineering.
  • 1st year scholarship.
  • Apply for the scholarship after applying for admission.
  • Minimum GPA 80%, IELTS 7.0
  • Deadline: 01/05
Saxion Talent Scholarship (STS)

2.500 EUR

  • Bachelor’s Program
  •  1st Year Scholarship
  • Minimum GPA 70%, IELTS 6.0
  •  Deadline: 01/05
Saxion Excellence Scholarship (SES)

2.500 EUR

  • Bachelor’s Program
  • Scholarship from Year 2
  • Based on Academic Achievement
  • Deadline: 30/09

KHUD The Hague University

Tuition fee 9,889 – 21,995 EUR/year

Holland Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • Bachelor’s program.
  • The scholarship application consists of an annual thematic essay
  • Deadline: 20/05
World Citizen Talent Scholarship

5.000 EUR

 

  • Master’s program.
  • Scholarship application includes an annual thematic essay
  •  Invitation for admission before 31/03
  •  Deadline: 31/03

Tio Business School

Tuition fee 23,950 EUR/year

Tio super talent scholarship

11.975 EUR

  • It is possible to apply for this scholarship every year.
  • Students must have excellent academic results + a minimum of IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
  • Scholarship documents include motivation letters, CVs, letters of recommendation from alma mater, transcripts, and degrees.
  • Deadline for February: 01/11
  •  Deadline for September: 01/07
Tio talent scholarship

5.987,5 EUR

  • It is possible to apply for this scholarship every year.
  • Students must have an above-average academic performance + a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.
  • Scholarship documents include motivation letter, CV, letter of recommendation from alma mater, transcript, degree, 2-5 minute self-introduction video.
  •  Deadline for January term: 01/11
  •  Deadline for September term: 01/07

KHUD Utrecht University

Tuition fee 10,092 EUR/year

NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • 1st year scholarship.
  • Bachelor’s program.
  • Based on academic outcomes, motivation letter
  • Deadline: ngày 01/05
HU Talent Scholarship

3.000 EUR

  • Scholarships from Year 2
  •  Bachelor’s Program
  •  Based on academic performance, complete at least 50 ECTS per year
  • Deadline: 01/09

KHUD Van Hall Larenstein University

Tuition fee 8,295 – 13,750 EUR/year

NL Scholarship

10.000 EUR

 

 

  • Bachelor’s program.
  • 1st year scholarship.
  •  Excellent academic results, at least IELTS 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
  •  Deadline: 01/06

KHUD Wittenborg University

Tuition fee 9,800 – 12,200 EUR/year

Holland Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • 1st year scholarship.
  • Bachelor’s and master’s programs.
  • Meet the admission requirements + minimum IELTS 7.0 (or TOEFL 100), GPA 7.5.
  • Graduated from high school (with a bachelor’s degree) or have a bachelor’s degree related to business (master’s level)
Wittenborg MBA Scholarships

5.000 EUR

  • 1st year scholarship.
  •  Master of Business Administration program in all majors.
  • Have a bachelor’s degree related to business.
  • Meet admission requirements + minimum IELTS 7.0 (or TOEFL 100), GPA 7.5
Wittenborg Platinum Award

5.000 EUR

  • Scholarship from year 2.
  •  Achieve at least a GPA of 80% and 80 ECTS in an academic year, a high score in the multidisciplinary examination (MEE)
  •  Have at least 2 letters of recommendation from Wittenborg lecturers, stating why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship.
  • Participate in the university’s professional projects, be a member of the Student Representative Board, and support new students
Wittenborg Graduate Fund

5.000 EUR

  • Awarded automatically to Wittenborg alumni who wish to continue their studies for a master’s degree at the university.
  • MBM or MBA master’s program
Family Support Scholarship

15% Tuition Fees

  • Bachelor’s program.
  • For the entire program with siblings studying at the same time at Wittenborg
Tech Women Master Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • Master’s program.
  •  For female candidates majors: Data analysis; Digital transformation.
  • Meet the entry requirements + minimum IELTS 7.0 (or TOEFL 100)
  •  Have at least 3 years of working experience in technology/science

KHUD Zuyd University

Tuition fee 9,600 – 13,100 EUR/year

NL – Zuyd Excellence Scholarship

5.000 EUR 1 year

 3.600 EUR from year 2

  • 1st year scholarship.
  •  Program: European Studies; Hospitality management (hotels); Interdisciplinary art; International Business; Music (bachelor’s degree, master’s degree); Interior architecture.
  • Scholarship application includes: application form, motivation letter, letter of recommendation from former lecturer, CV.
  • Complete at least 45 ECTS per year to maintain the scholarship
  • Deadline: 01/05.
Zuyd Excellence Scholarship

3.600 EUR

  • Scholarship from year 2.
  •  Program: European Studies; Hospitality management (hotels); Interdisciplinary art; International Business; Music (bachelor’s degree, master’s degree); Interior architecture.
  •  The scholarship application includes: a form of motivation letter, a letter of recommendation from a former lecturer, a CV.
  • Complete at least 45 ECTS per year to maintain the scholarship.
  • Deadline 1: 01/09
  •  Deadline 2: 01/02

Academy of Theatre and Dance – Amsterdam University of the Arts

NL Scholarship
5.000 EUR
  • Bachelor’s and master’s programs.
  • Meet the program’s entry requirements.
  • Never studied in the Netherlands before.
  • Deadline: 01/05
Talent Grant

3.609 EUR

  • Applicants with exceptional achievements.
  •  Meet the program’s entry requirements.
  • Each application will be evaluated based on the candidate’s potential as well as their financial situation.
  • Each applicant will need to be evaluated by the head of their program of study before they can apply for this grant.
  •  Deadline: 01/06

Delft University of Technology

Tuition fee 17,310 – 22,290 EUR/year

 

Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship

100% tuition fee + living allowance

  • 2-year master’s program.
  • Meet the entrance requirements, excellent academic achievements.
  • The dossier includes: master’s application, scholarship application, 2 letters of recommendation, English certificate.
  • Deadline: 01/12
NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

Possible up to 15,000 EUR based on academic performance

  • Master’s program.
  •  Meet the entrance requirements, good academic achievements.
  • The dossier includes: master’s application, scholarship application, 2 letters of recommendation, English certificate.
  •  Deadline: 01/02
QuTech Scholarship

100% tuition fee + living allowance

  • 2-year master’s program: Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST); Applied Physics; Computer Science; Electrical Engineering; Computer Engineering; Embedded Systems
  • Minimum GPA of 80% in a bachelor’s degree
  • Documents include: master’s application, scholarship application, 2 letters of recommendation, English certificate
  • Deadline: 01/12
  • Students can choose a master of science project at QuTech and when they score 90% or higher for the master’s thesis project, will be offered a PhD position at QuTech.
Faculty Scholarship

Partial or full tuition fees

  • 2-year master’s program: Applied Physics; Chemical Engineering; Life science technology; Nanobiology; Quantum Information Science and Technology; Science and communication education (Dutch language proficiency required); Engineering and Policy Analysis (EPA); Technology Management (MOT); Complex Systems Engineering and Management (CoSEM); Microelectronics.
  • Minimum GPA of 80% in a bachelor’s degree.
  •  The dossier includes: master’s application, scholarship application, 2 letters of recommendation, English certificate.
  • Deadline: 01/12 (Microelectronics) or 01/02 (other industries)
Ena Voûte Design Engineering Excellence Scholarship

25,000 EUR/year + participation in self-development programs, seminars, symposiums

  • Master’s program in Industrial Design Engineering.
  •  Minimum GPA of 80% in a bachelor’s degree.
  • The dossier includes: master’s application, scholarship application, 2 letters of recommendation, English certificate.
  • Deadline: 01/12
Bert Enserink scholarship EPA

Tuition fee + Living allowance + 1-way airfare to the Netherlands

  • 2-year master’s program: Engineering and Policy Analysis (EPA).
  • Minimum GPA of 80% in a bachelor’s degree.
  • The dossier includes: master’s application, scholarship application, 2 letters of recommendation, English certificate.
  • Deadline: 01/02
TU Delft Scholarship for Water Governance

100% Tuition Fees

  • 2-year master’s program: Engineering and Policy Analysis (EPA); Technology Management (MOT); Engineering and Complex Systems Management (CoSEM)
  • Minimum GPA of 80% in a bachelor’s degree
  • Documents include: master’s application, scholarship application, 2 letters of recommendation, English certificate
  •  Deadline: 01/02
  • Students can choose up to 6 of the 9 water-specific modules and can choose a master’s thesis in water management.

Eindhoven University of Technology

Tuition fee 19,300 EUR/year

NL scholarship 

5.000 EUR

  • Master’s Program
  •  Deadline: 01/02
ALSP scholarship

  • Full scholarship: 100% of tuition fee + 7,500 EUR/year
  •  Partial scholarship: 5,000 EUR/year
  • Master’s program.
  • Meet the entrance requirements, minimum GPA 80%
  •  Deadline: 01/02
IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme

Up to 20,000 EUR for tuition + 20,000 EUR for living expenses

  • The scholarship is for female students to pursue a master’s program in nuclear-related subjects as well as internship opportunities facilitated by the IAEA.
  • Admission to a nuclear-related master’s degree at TU/e.
  • Applicants with a GPA of 75% or 3.0/4.0 or higher are preferred.
  • The dossier includes: admission invitation letter, confirmation of tuition fees, other supporting documents, letter of recommendation.
  •  Deadline: 30/09
ASML Technology scholarship

  • 5.000 EUR/year
  • A personal ASML mentor guides you through your personal development
  • A two-year professional development program
  • Applicants for master’s programs in engineering.
  • Meet the entry requirement, with a minimum GPA of 7.5.
  •  Participating in extracurricular activities shows motivation for self-development and achievements.
  • Students who are new or about to complete a bachelor’s degree but intend to pursue a TU/e master’s degree are encouraged to apply for the ASML Technology Scholarship.
  • Scholarship Duration: 2 years

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Tuition fee 2,601 – 24,600 EUR/year

Trustfonds Scholarship

15.000 EUR

  • Master’s programs in the faculties of: Law (ESL); Social and Behavioral Sciences (ESSB); History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC); Health Policy and Management (ESHPM); Management (RSM); Economics (ESE); Health (EMC); Philosophy (ESPhil)
  • Basic profile includes: motivation letter, CV, budget plan, minimum GPA of 8.0. Depending on the program, additional GMAT/GRE
  • Deadline may be required: depending on the department, from 31/01 to 01/04
NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

10.000 EUR

15.000 EUR (depending on the faculty)

  • Bachelor’s and master’s programs
  •  Meet the entry requirements, have excellent achievements
  • Deadline: depending on the faculty, from 01/03 to 01/05
ISS Hardship fund

30% Tuition Fees

  • International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) Master’s Program in Development Studies.
  • Applicants who are offered admission, can prove that they cannot afford the full tuition fee.
  • Deadline: 15/06
ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent Students

40% Tuition Fees

  • ISS Master’s Program in Development Studies.
  • Applicants are offered admission, have relevant work experience, or a good degree in one of the social sciences.
  • The dossier includes: motivation letter, detailed financial information.
  • Deadline: 15/06
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship

2-way airfare + $500 travel allowance + tuition fee + basic health insurance + monthly living allowance

  • Students up to 45 years of age master’s program focuses on poverty alleviation and common prosperity in developing countries.
  • Have a bachelor’s degree at least 3 years before the scholarship deadline. Have good health.
  • Have at least 3 years of full-time paid development-related experience since earning a bachelor’s degree. Experience related to this development has been accumulated in the past 6 years since the deadline.
  •  Deadline: 24/05

University of Groningen

Tuition fee 19,200 – 32,000 EUR/year

NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • Master’s Program
  •  Deadline: 01/02 or 01/06

Maastricht University

Tuition fee 13,500 – 19,100 EUR/year

UM Global Studies scholarship

 Includes: Tuition fee 13,500 EUR/year + living expenses 1,225 EUR/month + insurance + visa fee + pre-academic training fee

  • Bachelor’s program in Global Studies. Students must not be more than 35 years old as of 01/09 of the year of enrollment.
  •  Meet the entry requirements, achieve excellent results in previous educational programs.
  •  Agree to be an active UM and Global Studies ambassador during and after study, by committing to share your experience in at least one (informational) session for students and/or other stakeholders.
  •  Scholarship duration: 36 months.
  • The dossier includes: CV, motivation letter, high school transcript, information about personal financial needs, letters of recommendation.
  • Deadline: 01/03
NL-High Potential scholarship

Full includes: Tuition fee + living expenses 1,225 EUR/month + insurance + visa fee + pre-academic training fee

  • Some master’s programs in the faculties: Arts & Social Sciences; Law; Health, Medicine and Life Sciences; Science and Engineering; Psychology and Neuroscience; Business and Economics.
  •  Students must not be more than 35 years old as of 01/09 of the year of enrollment.
  • Meet the entry requirements, achieve excellent results in previous educational programs.
  • Scholarship duration: 13 months (1-year master’s) or 25 months (2-year master’s)
  • Documents include: CV, motivation letter, university transcripts, confirmation letter from the previous school about academic achievements, information about personal financial needs, letters of recommendation
  • Deadline: ngày 01/02
UM Brightlands Talent scholarship

Full includes: Tuition fee + living expenses 1,225 EUR/month + insurance + visa fee + pre-academic training fee

  • Master’s program: AI; Data Science for Decision-Making; Business Intelligence & Smart Services; Bio-based materials; Management of health food innovation; Global Supply Chain Management and Change; Systems Biology; Biomedical Sciences; Imaging Engineering; Clinical and cognitive neuroscience.
  •  Students must not be more than 35 years old as of 01/09 of the year of enrollment. Meet the entry requirements, achieve excellent results in previous educational programs.
  •  Scholarship duration: 13 months (1-year master’s) or 25 months (2-year master’s degree).
  • Profiles include: CV, motivation letter, university transcripts, previous school confirmation letter of academic achievements, information about personal financial needs, letters of recommendation.
  • Students agree to become active ambassadors for Brightlands and Maastricht University during and after their studies, by pledging to share their experiences in at least one (informational) session for students and/or other stakeholders.
  • A mandatory component of the UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship is participation in the dissertation research program (TRP), which requires the scholarship recipient to write a research-based dissertation at one of the companies at the respective Brightlands campus.
  •  Deadline: 01/02

Nyenrode Business University

Tuition fee 22,100 – 22,500 EUR/year

Revolving Scholarship Master

Up to 10,000 EUR/year

  • Master of Science Program in Management
  •  Deadline: 15/05
Revolving Scholarship BscBA

5.000 – 10.000 EUR/năm

  • Bachelor of Science Program in Business Administration
  •  Deadline: 15/05

Leiden University

Tuition fee 13,400 – 21,800 EUR/year

NL Scholarship 

5.000 EUR

 

  • Bachelor’s programs in the faculties: Archaeology, Humanities, Management and Global Affairs, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Science
  • Not applicable for 2025 – 2026
LUC Financial Support Programme

1.000 – 4.000 EUR/year

  • Bachelor’s Programs at Leiden University College (LUC)
  • Scholarship duration: up to 3 years
  • Excellent students who need financial support for their studies
  • The scholarship can be renewed each year based on the student’s financial situation
  • The scholarship value varies depending on the student’s financial situation
  • Documents include: motivation letter, financial plan according to the template, supporting documents
  • Deadline: 15/03 (for new students, it is recommended to register for the course before 01/12)
LION scholarship

6.000 EUR/year

  • Master’s Program in Physics
  • Meet the entry requirements, have a good academic record
  • Renewable if year 1 achieves 60 ECTS and GPA > 8.0
  • Documents include: motivation letter, 2 letters of recommendation
  • Deadline: 01/02
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)

10.000 EUR

15.000 EUR

The remaining tuition fee after deducting the statutory tuition fee

  • Master’s programs (except non-advanced LLM and master’s courses at Leiden Law School)
  •  Meet the entry requirements, have excellent achievements (e.g. graduated in the top 10% at a bachelor’s degree)
  • Documents include: scholarship application, motivation letter
  • Deadline: 01/02 (autumn semester) or 01/10 (spring semester))
International Peace and Justice Master Fund – Law and Society Scholarship

33.500 EUR

 

  • Master of Science in Law and Society
  • Meet the entrance requirements, do not have enough financial funds to study
  • Documents include: motivation letter, scholarship application
  • Scholarship duration: 1 year
  •  Deadline: 01/02
Yenching Academy of Peking University

Tuition fee + one-time round-trip travel allowance + accommodation + living allowance + fieldwork expenses

 

  • Scholarships to pursue a Master of Arts in Chinese Studies
  • For bachelor’s and master’s students at Leiden University, receiving their degree no later than 31/08 of the academic year they wish to apply
  • Have an excellent academic record, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and social responsibility
  • Leadership potential
  • Documents include: scholarship application, personal statement, statement of research interests, CV, transcript at Leiden, other qualifications, 2 letters of recommendation
  • Scholarship duration: up to 2 years
  • Deadline: 01/12
Trustee Funds (Curatorenfondsen)

Maximal 700 EUR

  • Support part of the cost abroad for internship, study and research.
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s students at Leiden University faculties: Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine/LUMC, Governance and Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Science
  • Profile includes: motivation letter, budget statement form, CV, letter of recommendation
  • Deadline: 2 weeks before you go abroad
NL Scholarship – Outgoing

2.500 EUR

 

  • Partial support for overseas expenses for internships, studies, and research
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s students at Leiden University
  •  Destinations are countries outside the EEA
  • Your study, internship or study abroad activity must be an accredited part of your study program at Leiden University, in which you will receive a minimum of 10 credits.
  • You must be selected for your overseas exchange or activity must be approved by the Jury of your program of study.
  • Your duration of study, internship or study abroad must last a minimum of 7 weeks and a maximum of 12 months.
  •  During your stay abroad, you must continue to pay statutory tuition fees to Leiden University
Minerva Scholarship Fund

900 – 2.000 EUR

 

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s students at Leiden University
  •  Application related to a special study or research project abroad
  • The project falls into one of the following categories: internship, study, or research
  • Within three months of the end of the project, you must submit a project report with photos
  • The dossier includes: form form, supporting documents
  • Deadline: 15/04 and 15/11
LUSTRA+ Scholarship

  • 200 EUR
  • 300 EUR
  • 450 EUR
  • 650 EUR

depending on how long you are abroad

  • Bachelor’s and master’s students at Leiden University
  • Want to study, do an internship or research at an institution/company in the UK, Turkey and non-European countries
  • This internship, study or research activity must be a fully accredited part of your academic program at Leiden University and approved by the Jury of your program.
  • Your LUSTRA+ period must last a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 12 months.
  • Vacation before or after study, research, or internship is not included.
  •  During your stay abroad, you must continue to pay the statutory tuition fees to Leiden University
  • Deadline: At least 2 weeks before your trip
LUF-SVM Fund
4.000 EUR
  • Master’s students write dissertations related to the topic of packaging and the environment.
  •  The important criteria are: more user-friendly applications and a minimal environmental footprint due to innovative packaging design, packaging prevention, new or different forms of recycling, and/or innovative ideas for the waste treatment phase for example.
  • The dissertation must be completed within 12 months of receiving your LUF-SVM Foundation award letter.
  •  Upon completion, you must present your thesis to the delegation of the Packaging and Environment Foundation (SVM) and the Leiden University Foundation (LUF).
  •  Portfolio includes: motivation letter, letter of recommendation, thesis proposal related to the topic of packaging and the environment (including: analysis of technical background or creative and innovative ideas; description of the expected contribution of your master’s thesis to the social discussion on packaging and the environment)
LUF International Study Fund (LISF)

Maximal 300 – 1.500 EUR

 

  • Bachelor’s, master’s and recent graduates of Leiden University plan for a project abroad
  • Be it research, education, internship, conference participation or doctoral preparation.
  • To be considered for funding, you must meet the following criteria:
    • You show great promise as a student, based on your grades and resume.
    • The project is suitable for your academic program.
    • The added value (academically) of your overseas project is obvious.
    • You can convincingly convey your motivation and enthusiasm for the project.
    •  You demonstrate a good understanding of your project.
    •  You have a good idea of the best approach to the project.
    • You can provide a reasonable budget for the project.
    • You’re applying for additional funding elsewhere.
LDE Governance of Migration and Diversity Seed Fund

 

 

  • For individual scholars or groups of scholars who are looking for an opportunity to realize a creative or innovative idea.
  • You must be a master’s student, doctoral candidate, or researcher affiliated with Leiden University, Delft University of Technology, or Erasmus University Rotterdam.
  • Eligibility Requirements
    • Initiatives must include collaborative ambitions: Applications include at least two individuals affiliated with the University of Leiden, Delft or Erasmus in a key role (not for single-school initiatives).
    • Initiatives must include interdisciplinary groups: Applications need to include/or be embedded in interdisciplinary groups.
    •  LDE-related outcomes initiatives: Applications include ideas on how outcomes can (indirectly) contribute to LDE GMD.
    • Thematic Related Initiatives to Migration Governance and/or Social Diversity and Inequality: Thematic Related Applications to the LDE GMD Research Agenda and Explaining How the Results Can (Indirectly) Contribute to the LDE GMD
  • Deadline: 01/05
Erasmus+ for Traineeships

  • Living allowance 510 – 540 EUR/month depending on the country you are visiting
  • Travel allowance 28 – 1,735 EUR
  • Bachelor’s and master’s students at Leiden who wish to do an internship in the countries of the Erasmus+ program (except the Netherlands, Switzerland)
  • Your internship program must be an accredited part of your bachelor’s or master’s program at Leiden University.
  • You must have an address in the Netherlands at the time of requesting the scholarship.
  • Scholarship duration: up to 12 months
  • The duration of your Erasmus+ internship must be between 2 months (60 days) and 12 months (360 days).
  • Your internship program must be full-time (35-40 hours per week).
  • During your stay abroad, you must continue to pay statutory tuition fees to Leiden University. Before you can stay abroad, you should complete an online language assessment.
  • You must complete an online report on the participant after your Erasmus+ period.
  • You must submit all required documents on time before, during and after your Erasmus+ period.
  •  If you do not pay, you will have to return the full Erasmus+ benefit.
  • Deadline: at least 1 month before your Erasmus+ start date
Erasmus+ for Studies

  • Living allowance 330 – 390 EUR/month depending on the country you are visiting
  • Travel allowance 28 – 1,735 EUR

 

 

  • Bachelor’s and master’s students who are in at least 2nd year at Leiden want to study or study in countries in the Erasmus+ program (except the Netherlands and Switzerland).
  • Your program must be an accredited part of your bachelor’s or master’s program at Leiden University.
  •  The receiving institution must have an inter-university agreement between Erasmus+ and Leiden University.
  •  You must have an address in the Netherlands at the time of requesting the scholarship. Scholarship duration: up to 12 months.
  • The duration of your Erasmus+ internship must be between 2 months (60 days) and 12 months (360 days). Deadlines of less than 60 days may only be accepted if your host institution uses a shorter semester system.
  • Your internship program must be full-time (35-40 hours per week). During your stay abroad, you must continue to pay statutory tuition fees to Leiden University.
  • Before you can stay abroad, you should complete an online language assessment.
  • You must complete an online report on the participant after your Erasmus+ period.
  •  You must submit all required documents on time before, during and after your Erasmus+ period. If you do not pay, you will have to return the full Erasmus+ benefit.
  • Deadline: at least 2 months before the date you start Erasmus+

Radboud University

(Updating. The scholarship information below is for reference only..)

Full scholarship

16.000 EUR (Tuition Fees) +

10.800 EUR (Living expenses)

  • 2-year master’s program
  • Deadline: 01/03
Partial scholarship
  • Pay only the same tuition fees as European students
Medical Center Study Fund

7.484 – 12.968 EUR

  • Master’s Program: Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
  • Deadline: 01/02
Philosophy Scholarship

10.500 EUR

  • Master’s Program in Philosophy
  • Deadline 2nd Term: 01/11
  • Deadline September Term: 01/05
Theology Scholarship

10.500 EUR

  • Master of Theology Program
  •  Deadline: 01/04
Theology Scholarship 

15.000 EUR

  • Master of Theology
  • Program for Female Candidates
  • Deadline: 01/04

University of Tilburg

Tuition fee 10,200 – 22,700 EUR/year

NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • 1-year master’s program
  • Deadline: 01/03
Research Master Scholarship

Students only pay tuition fees according to the tuition fee of European students

  • Automatic Scholarships
  • Research master’s programs in: Economics, Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Languages and Communication Sciences
JADS JMJ Scholarship

At least 8,000 EUR/year

  • Master of Data Science and Entrepreneurship
  • Deadline: 01/03

University of Twente

Tuition Fees 9.750 – 18.900 EUR/year

Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA)

7.000 EUR

 

  • Bachelor’s program in Engineering Computer Science.
  • For female students, meet the entry requirements. Demonstrate excellent academic achievement.
  •  Demonstrate leadership and demonstrate a passion for improving representation of minorities in computer science and technology.
  • The dossier includes: CV, 2 letters of recommendation, school reports, essays according to the school’s questions
UTS

3.000 – 22.000 EUR/year

  • 2-year master’s programs: Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Chemical Engineering and Science, Civil Management and Engineering, Communication Sciences, Computer Science, Construction Engineering and Management,  Educational Technology and Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Energy and Environmental Management, European Studies, Health Sciences, Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering, Interactive Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Philosophy of Science,  technology and society, Psychology, Public Administration, Sustainable energy technology, Robotics.
  • Ensure academic progress and achievement to continue receiving the scholarship
  • Deadline: 01/02 or 01/05
WWF/Russell E. Train Fellowships

Maximal 30.000 USD/year

  • Master’s degree: Geographic Information Science and Earth Observation.
  •  Meet the entry requirement.
  • Have at least two years of work or research experience related to conservation.
  • Have a proven commitment to working in conservation.
  • Scholarship duration: up to 2 years.
  •  Deadline: 18/12
ASML Technology Scholarship

5.000 EUR/year

  • Master’s Programs: Applied Mathematics/Physics, Chemical Engineering and Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
  •  Meet the entry requirements, with a minimum GPA of 7.5 at the bachelor’s level.
  • Participating in extracurricular activities shows motivation for self-development.
  • Scholarship duration: 2 years.
  • Scholarship recipients undertake a Technology Ambassador project during the scholarship period. This means sharing your enthusiasm for technology and science with the target group of your choice, for example by giving presentations at high schools, posting videos about science subjects on YouTube, or working on a technology project with disadvantaged children.
  •  Documents include: scholarship application, CV, motivation letter, bachelor’s transcript, self-introduction video (for candidates in the inner round)
  • Deadline: 22/04
NL Scholarship

5.000 EUR

  • Master’s Programs: Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Chemical Engineering and Sciences, Civil Engineering and Management, Communication Sciences, Computer Science, Construction Engineering and Management, Educational Technology and Sciences,  Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Energy and Environmental Management, European Studies, Geographic Information Science and Earth Observation, Health Sciences, Humanitarian Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering, Interactive Technology, Mechanical Engineering,  Nanotechnology; Philosophy of science, technology and society; Psychology, Public Administration, Sustainable Energy Technology, Robotics, Space Engineering.
  • Meet the entry requirements, minimum GPA 7.5, IELTS 6.5 (speaking 6.0) / TOEFL iBT 90 (speaking 20)
  •  Deadline: 01/02 or 01/05
ITTO Fellowship Programme

Maximal 10.000 USD

  • Master’s Program: Geographic Information Science and Earth Observation
  •  Documents include: scholarship application, 2 letters of recommendation, admission invitation letters, supporting documents as required,
Professor De Winter Scholarship

7.500 EUR/year

  • Female students receive UTS scholarships in the same academic year.
  • Master’s Programs: Applied Mathematics/Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Business IT, Chemical Engineering and Sciences, Civil Engineering and Management, Computer Science, Construction Engineering and Management, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering,  Interactive Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Sustainable Energy Technology. Ensure academic progress and achievement to continue receiving scholarships.
  • Scholarship duration: 2 years
  • Deadline: 01/02
ITC Excellence Scholarship

  • 28.940 EUR (Tuition Fees)
  • 18.700 EUR (Living expenses)

(over 23 months)

  • Master’s program in Geographic Information Science and Earth Observation; Space Engineering.
  •  Ensure academic progress and achievement to continue receiving scholarships.
  • The application includes: motivation letter, admission invitation letter, academic achievement in the top 10%, IELTS 6.5.
  • Deadline: 15/02

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Utrecht Excellence Scholarships

5.000 – 17.000 EUR depending on the industry

  • Bachelor’s programs in the faculties: Economics and Business Economics; Liberal Arts and Sciences; Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Global Sustainability Science
  • Have an excellent academic record and show promise in the proposed field of study
  • Ensuring academic achievement to maintain the scholarship
  • Scholarship Duration: Up to 3 years
  • Deadline: 01/02

VU University Amsterdam

Tuition fee 12,900 – 34,800 EUR/year

VU Fellowship Programme

Equivalent to tuition fees

  • Master’s program Minimum
  •  GPA 8.0
  • Invited to enter the semester in September (applicants should complete the master’s registration before 01/12)
  • Achieve 100% credit in year 1 to continue receiving the scholarship in year 2
  •  Scholarship duration: Up to 2 years
  • Can be submitted with NL Scholarship
  • Deadline: 01/02
NL Scholarship

5.000 – 10.000 EUR

  • Master’s Program
  • Scholarship is automatically considered
  •  Deadline: 01/02
Aon scholarship 

6.000 EUR

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s programs: Risk Management
  •  Final year students, applying to VU Amsterdam
  •  Documents include: CV, motivation letter, transcripts, letters of recommendation
  • Deadline: 15/06

Wageningen University

Tuition Fees 17.300 – 20.600 EUR

Excellence Programme

24-month tuition fee

  • Master’s Program
  • Deadline: 01/02
Anne van den Ban Fund

Partial or full tuition fees

  • Master’s Program
  • Deadline: 01/02
NL Scholarship

  • 5.000 EUR
  • 10.000 EUR
  • 15.000 EUR
  • Bachelor’s and master’s programs: Meet the minimum entrance requirements
  • GPA 80%
  •  Deadline: 01/02