Begin Your Educational Journey in the Netherlands
Great news! The NL Scholarship is currently accepting applications for the academic year 2024-2025. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of this scholarship program, its benefits, and a step-by-step guide on how to apply.
The Dutch government offers the NL Scholarship to international students seeking undergraduate and master’s degrees for the academic year 2024-2025. This scholarship provides recipients with €5,000, which can be used to cover tuition fees.
The NL Scholarship is open to applications from non-EEA (European Economic Area) international students who wish to pursue undergraduate and master’s studies at Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. This scholarship, offered by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, is awarded to promising students.
Scholarship Details:
- Level of Study: Undergraduate / Masters
- Institutions: Participating research universities and participating universities of applied sciences
- Study Location: Netherlands
- Courses Offered: Bachelor’s or Master’s Program in eligible fields of study offered by the participating institutions
- Program Period: The scholarship is awarded for one year and can only be received once
- Deadline: February 01, 2024 / May 01, 2024 / June 01, 2024 (The application for the academic year 2024-2025 will open around November 2023)
Participating Research Universities:
Below is a list of Dutch research universities participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. You can find specific closing dates and fields of study for this academic year on the institution’s website you intend to apply to:
- 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
- Protestant Theological University
- Theological University Apeldoorn
- Theological University
Participating Universities of Applied Sciences:
Below is a list of Dutch universities of applied sciences participating in the NL Scholarship for the next academic year.
- Aeres University of Applied Sciences
- Amsterdam University of the Arts
- ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
- Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Codarts Rotterdam
- 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
- Inholland University of Applied Sciences
- 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
- NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
- Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Scholarship Coverage:
The NL Scholarship provides recipients with a scholarship amount of €5,000. Please note that this scholarship does not cover full tuition fees.
Eligibility Criteria for NL Scholarship:
To qualify for the NL Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Proficiency in English
- Non-EEA International Students
- Applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions
- Nationality is non-EEA
- Meeting the specific requirements of the chosen institution (details can be found on the institution’s website)
How to Apply for NL Scholarship:
To apply for the NL Scholarship, please follow these steps:
- Apply for the NL Scholarship by visiting the official website.
- Review the list of participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, as well as the selected fields of study.
- Prepare a letter of motivation (maximum 500 words) to the university, explaining why you are a talented student, considering both your academic achievements and extracurricular activities, such as voluntary work.
- In your online application, specify that you are applying for the NL Scholarship and upload your scholarship motivation letter as instructed. The university will contact you to inform you if you have been awarded a scholarship.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link provided below.
