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

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Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education
Amount
€5,000 (one-time)
Eligibility
Non-EEA students, first year bachelor's or master's
Deadline
Varies by university (typically February-May)

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.

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NufficCountry-specificBachelor

Orange Tulip Scholarship

Nuffic
Amount
Varies (tuition fee waiver or partial funding)
Eligibility
Students from specific countries
Deadline
Varies by country and university

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.

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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

European Union
Amount
Full tuition + €1,400/month living costs
Eligibility
All nationalities, specific master's programs
Deadline
Typically October-January

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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University Scholarships

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Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship

University of Amsterdam
Amount
€25,000/year
Eligibility
Non-EU master's students with excellent academic record
Deadline
January 15

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.

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UniversityNon-EUMaster

Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships

TU Delft
Amount
Full tuition + €15,000/year living expenses
Eligibility
Non-EU master's students
Deadline
December 1

TU Delft offers excellence scholarships for outstanding international MSc students. The scholarship covers full tuition plus a monthly stipend for living expenses.

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UniversityNon-EUMaster

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)

Leiden University
Amount
€10,000 - €15,000 or full tuition waiver
Eligibility
Non-EU master's students
Deadline
February 1

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.

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Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship

Maastricht University
Amount
Full tuition + €12,350/year living costs
Eligibility
Non-EU master's students under 35
Deadline
February 1

This scholarship is available for talented students from outside the EU/EEA who want to pursue a master's programme at Maastricht University.

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Radboud Scholarship Programme

Radboud University
Amount
Tuition waiver (pay EU fee only) + €11,400/year
Eligibility
Non-EU/EEA master's students
Deadline
March 1

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers scholarships to talented prospective non-EU/EEA students who want to complete their master's degree at Radboud University.

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UniversityNon-EUMaster

Erasmus University Rotterdam Scholarship

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Amount
Up to €20,000
Eligibility
Non-EU master's students
Deadline
Varies by program

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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