Scholarships
Discover funding opportunities for international students studying in the Netherlands. From government-funded programs to university-specific grants, find the right scholarship to support your studies.
Scholarship Tips
- 1.Apply early - most scholarships have deadlines months before the program starts
- 2.Check if you're eligible based on nationality, degree level, and field of study
- 3.Apply for multiple scholarships - you can often combine smaller grants
- 4.Contact the university's scholarship office for guidance
Government & National Scholarships
Holland Scholarship
The Holland Scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education and participating universities. It's available for international students from outside the European Economic Area who want to do their bachelor's or master's degree in the Netherlands.
Learn moreOrange Tulip Scholarship
The Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS) is an initiative by Nuffic. The scholarship is intended for students from specific countries including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Learn moreErasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Erasmus Mundus scholarships cover participation costs (tuition, insurance, library) and contribution to living and travel expenses. Many Dutch universities participate in Erasmus Mundus joint degree programs.
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Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship
The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) is a full scholarship for exceptionally talented students from outside the EU pursuing an eligible master's programme at the University of Amsterdam.
Learn moreJustus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships
TU Delft offers excellence scholarships for outstanding international MSc students. The scholarship covers full tuition plus a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Learn moreLeiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
LExS is for students who want to follow an MA or MSc programme at Leiden University. The scholarship is meant for excellent students from non-EU/EEA countries.
Learn moreMaastricht University High Potential Scholarship
This scholarship is available for talented students from outside the EU/EEA who want to pursue a master's programme at Maastricht University.
Learn moreRadboud Scholarship Programme
The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers scholarships to talented prospective non-EU/EEA students who want to complete their master's degree at Radboud University.
Learn moreErasmus University Rotterdam Scholarship
EUR offers various scholarships for talented international students. The amount and conditions vary depending on the specific program and scholarship type.
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