NL Scholarship for International Students to Study in the Netherlands

The NL Scholarship 2024-2025 is now open for applications.

This opportunity is for international students outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

It supports those aiming to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the Netherlands.

The scholarship, previously known as the Holland Scholarship, is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science.

Several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences also contribute.

Scholarship Details

The NL Scholarship offers:

• Amount: €5,000 for the first year of study.
• Eligibility: For non-EEA nationals.
• Programme: Full-time bachelor’s or master’s at participating Dutch institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the NL Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a non-EEA country.
• Apply for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at a participating Dutch university.
• Meet the specific admission requirements of the chosen institution.
• Not hold a degree from a Dutch educational institution.

Application Process

Check the participating universities for detailed information.

The list of participating institutions varies each year.

Here is an overview of the Dutch research universities participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year:

• Leiden University: Leiden University NL Scholarship (https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/scholarships/sea/holland-scholarship---incoming)
• Utrecht University: Utrecht University Holland Scholarship (http://www.uu.nl/masters/en/general-information/international-students/financial-matters/grants-and-scholarships/holland-scholarship)
• University of Groningen: University of Groningen Holland Scholarship (https://www.rug.nl/education/master/international-students/financial-matters/holland-scholarship/)
• Erasmus University Rotterdam: Erasmus University Holland Scholarship (https://www.eur.nl/en/education/practical-matters/financial-matters/financial-aid/scholarships-grants/prospective/holland)
• Maastricht University: Maastricht University Scholarships (https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/your-studies-begin/coming-maastricht-university-abroad/um-scholarships-students-abroad)
• VU Amsterdam: VU Amsterdam Scholarships (https://vu.nl/en/education/more-about/incoming-master-vu-scholarships)
• Radboud University: Radboud University NL Scholarship (https://www.ru.nl/en/education/scholarships/nl-scholarship)
• Tilburg University: Tilburg University NL Scholarship (https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programs/tuition-fees-scholarships/nl-scholarship)
• Delft University of Technology: Delft University NL Scholarship
• Eindhoven University of Technology: Eindhoven University Scholarships (https://www.tue.nl/en/education/studying-at-tue/study-costs-scholarships-and-grants/scholarships-and-grants/holland-scholarship/)
• University of Twente: University of Twente NL Scholarship (https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/scholarship-finder/holland-scholarship-university-of-twente/#scholarship-value)
• Wageningen University: Wageningen University Scholarships (https://www.wur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/master/Scholarships/Holland-Scholarship-1/Holland-Scholarship-international-students-2.htm)
• Theological University Apeldoorn: Theological University Apeldoorn NL Scholarship
• Theological University Kampen: Theological University Kampen NL Scholarship (https://en.tukampen.nl/studying-in-kampen/nl-scholarship)

Participating universities of applied sciences for 2024-2025 include:

• Aeres University of Applied Sciences: Aeres University Scholarship
• Amsterdam University of the Arts: Amsterdam University Scholarships (https://www.ahk.nl/en/prospective-students/scholarships/holland-scholarship/)
• ArtEZ Institute of the Arts: ArtEZ Institute Scholarships (https://www.artez.nl/en/study-at-artez/scholarships/holland-scholarship)
• Breda University of Applied Sciences: Breda University Scholarships (https://www.buas.nl/en/discover-breda-university-applied-sciences/scholarships)
• Codarts Rotterdam: Codarts Rotterdam Scholarships (https://www.codarts.nl/praktische-zaken/practical/collegegeld-en-beurzen/holland-scholarship-incoming/)
• Design Academy Eindhoven: Design Academy Eindhoven NL Scholarship (https://designacademy.nl/p/study-at-dae/student-life/nl-scholarship)
• Driestar educatief: Driestar Educatief Scholarships (https://www.driestar-christian-university.com/en/scholarships/nl-scholarship)
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences: Fontys University NL Scholarship (https://www.fontys.nl/en/Study-at-Fontys/Scholarships/NL-scholarship.htm)
• Gerrit Rietveld Academie: Gerrit Rietveld Scholarships (https://rietveldacademie.nl/en/page/1237/study-grant-loan-and-scholarship)
• The Hague University of Applied Sciences: The Hague University Scholarships (https://www.thuas.com/study-choice/applications-finances-and-moving-here/finance-your-study)
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences: Hanze University Scholarships (https://www.hanze.nl/en/study/studying-at-hanze/financing-your-studies)
• Hotelschool The Hague: Hotelschool The Hague Scholarships (https://www.hotelschool.nl/scholarships)
• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences: Rotterdam University Scholarships (https://www.rotterdamuas.com/study-information/finance/scholarships/NL-scholarship/)
• HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht: HU University Scholarships (https://www.internationalhu.com/nl-scholarship)
• Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences: Amsterdam University Scholarships (https://www.amsterdamuas.com/study/international-admissions/financial-matters/scholarships)
• HAN University of Applied Sciences: HAN University Scholarships (https://www.hanuniversity.com/en/study-and-living/scholarships/#)
• HKU University of Applied Sciences: HKU University Scholarships (https://hku.nl/nlscholarship)
• HZ University of Applied Sciences: HZ University Scholarships (https://hz.nl/en/practical-information/fees-and-finances)
• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences: NHL Stenden University Scholarships (https://www.nhlstenden.com/en/practical-information/finances/scholarships)
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Saxion University Scholarships (https://www.saxion.edu/studying-in-the-netherlands/finance-your-studies/scholarships)
• University of the Arts, The Hague: University of the Arts Scholarships (https://www.hogeschoolderkunsten.nl/internationalisering/fondsen-holland-scholarship-vsbfonds)
• Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences: Van Hall Larenstein Scholarships (https://vhluas.com/themepage/holland-scholarship)
• Zuyd University of Applied Sciences: Zuyd University Scholarships (https://international.zuyd.nl/studying/get-prepared/scholarships)

For detailed application information, visit the NL Scholarship information page (https://www.studyinnl.org/finances/nl-scholarship).

Apply before the deadlines provided by your chosen institution.

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