The NL Scholarship, previously known as the Holland Scholarship, offers international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) a remarkable opportunity to pursue their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the Netherlands. If you’re ready for a life-changing experience, don’t miss the chance to apply for the NL Scholarship.
This scholarship is generously funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, in collaboration with several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
Scholarship Benefits:
The NL Scholarship provides financial support of €5,000, which you will receive during the first year of your studies. It’s important to note that this scholarship does not cover full tuition expenses.
Participating Research Universities for 2024-2025:
The NL Scholarship is available at the following Dutch research universities for the academic year 2024-2025: You can access specific closing dates and the fields of study for each institution on their respective websites:
- Leiden University
- Utrecht University
- University of Groningen
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Maastricht University
- VU Amsterdam
- Radboud University
- Tilburg University
- Delft University of Technology
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- University of Twente
- Wageningen University
- Theological University Apeldoorn
- Theological University Kampen
Participating Universities of Applied Sciences for 2024-2025:
The NL Scholarship is also available at Dutch universities of applied sciences for the academic year 2024-2025. Here’s a list of participating institutions:
- Aeres University of Applied Sciences
- Amsterdam University of the Arts
- ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
- Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Codarts Rotterdam
- Design Academy Eindhoven
- Driestar educatief
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences
- Hotelschool The Hague
- Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- HAN University of Applied Sciences
- HKU University of Applied Sciences
- HZ University of Applied Sciences
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences
- Van Hall Larenstein University of Appliedd Sciencess
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Application Criteria:
In order to qualify for the NL Scholarship, you are required to fulfill the following conditions:
- Non-EEA nationality
- Applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at a participating Dutch higher education institution
- Meeting the specific requirements of your chosen institution, which can be found on their respective websites
- No previous degree from a Dutch educational institution
Please note that application deadlines may vary by institution.
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