NL Scholarship for BS & MS in Netherlands

Applications are now open for the NL Scholarship 2027 to 2028, a partially funded scholarship for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). It is open to students who want to study a full time bachelor’s or master’s programme at a participating Dutch university. The scholarship gives you €5,000 in the first year of your studies.

It is not a full tuition scholarship, so you will need other funds for the rest of your costs. There is no single deadline, because each university sets its own closing date and its own list of eligible programmes. The official announcement does not mention an application fee, so check your chosen university’s page to be sure. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Host country: Netherlands
• Degree level: Bachelor’s and master’s
• Study mode: Full time programmes only
• Open to all nationalities: No, only students with a non EEA nationality can apply
• Funding type: Partial funding
• Funded by: The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and several Dutch universities
• Application deadline: Different for each university.
• Application fee: None

What This Scholarship Offers:

• You receive €5,000 in your first year, which can help with tuition, rent, food, books or other study costs.
• You can lower the financial burden of studying abroad and focus more on your classes.
• You get the chance to study at a Dutch research university or university of applied sciences, and to gain an international degree and experience.
• You can choose from a wide range of institutions, from technical universities to art academies.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You have a non EEA nationality.
• You are applying for a full time bachelor’s or master’s programme at a participating Dutch institution.
• You meet the specific requirements of the institution you choose, which are listed on its website.
• You do not have a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.

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Participating Universities for 2027 to 2028:

The list of participating universities changes every year.

Research Universities

• Eindhoven University of Technology
• Maastricht University
• Protestant Theological University
• Radboud University
• University of Groningen
• University of Twente
• Utrecht Theological University
• Utrecht University
• VU Amsterdam
• Wageningen University & Research

Universities of Applied Sciences

• Aeres University of Applied Sciences
• Amsterdam 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 Christian University
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences
• Gerrit Rietveld Academie
• The Hague University of Applied Sciences
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences
• Hotelschool The Hague
• HAN University of Applied Sciences
• HKU University of Applied Sciences
• HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
• HZ University of Applied Sciences
• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences
• Thomas More Hogeschool
• University of the Arts, The Hague
• Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

How to Apply:

1. Choose a full time bachelor’s or master’s programme at a participating university.
2. Open the university’s scholarship page using the link above.
3. Check that your programme is eligible and read the specific requirements.
4. Note the closing date for your university.
5. Prepare your documents and submit your application as the university instructs.

Also Check: Tsinghua University SIGS Scholarship 2027 for MS & PhD