Overview
NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship, financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s at one of the Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences in Holland.
Awarded by
Participating research universities and universities of applies sciences (2024-25 list is found at the official website).
Subjects and level
Bachelor’s or Master’s Programme in eligible fields of study offered by the participating institutions
Awards available
Not specified
Who can apply
International students from outside the EEA
What the award covers
The scholarship amounts to €5,000. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship. The grant is awarded for one year and can only be received once.
Eligibility requirements
• Your nationality is non-EEA.
• You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
• You meet the specific requirements of the institution of your choice. You can find these on the website of the institution.
• You have never before studied at an education institution in the Netherlands.
How to apply
You must apply for the NL Scholarship directly to the participating institution of your choice. The deadline for applications varies depending on the university but is either 1 February or 1 May. You must check website of the institution of your choice to confirm the correct deadline.
Further information about the application procedure and the specific deadlines is available on the website of the institution of your choice. It is important to visit the official website (link found below)for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/holland-scholarship