Radboud Scholarship in the Netherlands (2027-2028)

Applications are now open for the Radboud Scholarship Programme 2027/2028, a partially funded scholarship offered by Radboud University in the Netherlands. It is for talented international students from outside the EU/EEA who want to study a complete English taught Master’s programme in fields such as Arts, Law, Management, Philosophy, Science and Social Sciences. The scholarship reduces your tuition fee to just €2,771 instead of about €19,000 and also covers your visa, residence permit and health insurance costs.

The application deadline is 31 January 2027. There is no separate application form for the scholarship, because you apply through your Master’s application. A handling fee applies to that Master’s application, and the amount is shown in the OSIRIS Application system. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree level: Master’s
• Host country: Netherlands
• University: Radboud University
• Funding type: Partial scholarship
• Open to: Students from all countries outside the EU/EEA (not open to EU/EEA nationals)
• Application deadline: 31 January 2027, 23:59 CET
• Application must be complete by: 14 February 2027, 23:59 CET
• Number of scholarships: Maximum of 26

What This Scholarship Offers:

The Radboud Scholarship makes a world class European education much more affordable. As a scholarship holder, you receive:

• You pay only €2,771 (amount to be confirmed) instead of around €19,000, depending on your programme. This can save you thousands of euros every year.
• Visa and residence permit costs covered.
• Health insurance covered.
• Liability insurance covered.
• A chance to study in a top European university.
• The option to combine with the NL Scholarship.
• Another chance to receive the grant in year two.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Hold a passport from a country outside the EU/EEA
• Are not eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee for any other reason
• Have (or will obtain) a Bachelor’s degree from outside the Netherlands
• Have no degrees from the Netherlands and have not received any previous education in the Netherlands (exchange programmes are accepted if they were part of your Bachelor’s degree abroad)
• Meet the English language requirement of your chosen Master’s programme
• Have been fully admitted to the English taught Master’s programme starting 1 September 2027, as stated in your formal letter of admission
• Are able to meet the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands
• Will be enrolled as a full time student at Radboud University for the academic year and programme for which the scholarship is awarded

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Available Scholarships by Faculty:

A maximum of 26 scholarships are available for 2027/2028:

• Faculty of Science: 9
• Faculty of Social Sciences: 7
• Nijmegen School of Management: 5
• Faculty of Arts: 2
• Faculty of Law: 2
• Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies: 1

Important Deadlines:

• 31 January 2027, 23:59 CET: Submit your application in OSIRIS Application
• 14 February 2027, 23:59 CET: Your application must be complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Before mid April 2027: Final decision on the scholarship (date subject to change)

Tip: Submit your proof of English proficiency before 14 February 2027 as well.

Also Check: Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship 2027-2029 (Fully Funded)

Selection Criteria:

Each application is reviewed by the selection committee of the faculty you applied to. They look at three main areas.

Academic excellence

• Outstanding study results, for example grades, test scores or publications
• Relevance of your previous degree to the Master’s programme
• The ranking of the university where you completed your previous degree

Ambition

• Quality and relevance of your motivation letter
• Promise shown through your past achievements and work in your field
• Life experience and extracurricular activities such as internships or volunteering

References

• Quality of your two reference letters, preferably from two academic referees

Some faculties may use extra criteria, and some programmes hold interviews.

Reference Letter Guidelines:

Academic references are preferred, and some programmes accept only academic references. An employer can write a letter if they explain how your work experience is relevant to the programme.

Letters must be

• Written in English and typed on a computer
• Signed by hand or with a signature that can be verified in Adobe. Images of a signature are not accepted.

Letters should preferably

• Be a maximum of one A4 page
• Describe the relationship between the referee and you
• Show your high potential with accurate examples of your achievements
• Explain how you will use your potential in the Master’s programme

You should upload the letters to your application yourself. Under Dutch law and the GDPR, you will be able to see any letters uploaded by the university, so let your referees know in advance.

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How to Apply:

1. Choose an English taught Master’s programme at Radboud University and check that you meet its admission and English language requirements.
2. Start your Master’s application in the OSIRIS Application system.
3. Indicate during the application that you also wish to apply for a Radboud Scholarship.
4. Upload three extra documents: two reference letters and your curriculum vitae (CV). If you already uploaded these for your Master’s application, you can upload the same files again.
5. Submit your application before 31 January 2027, 23:59 CET.
6. The Student Admissions office will check your application and send it back to you. Pay the handling fee and correct any documents that are wrong, unreadable or missing.
7. Resubmit as soon as possible. Your application must be complete by 14 February 2027, 23:59 CET.

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