Do you seek funding availability abroad, particularly in Europe? Additionally, do you wish to avail government funding for your study goals in Europe? If the answers are ‘yes’, you should now chill, since there is a big opportunity that is eagerly awaited passionately by students from across the globe. The available opportunity is none other than the Netherlands Government Scholarship Scheme. This opportunity is taken very seriously by international students wishing to pursue their higher education in the Netherlands. The funding opportunity in question is called the NL Scholarship (which was formerly popular as the Holland Scholarship). It is offered to international students from outside the EEA (European Economic Area) wishing to study a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the Netherlands. This is a chance of a lifetime being offered in Europe. If you would like to avail the opportunity, you may learn the details next in this post.
Netherlands Government Scholarship – Details
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, along with several Dutch research and applied sciences universities, funds this scholarship. Funding offered is €5,000, which will be provided to the successful students in their first year of studies. This is not a full-tuition scholarship. Several universities in the Netherlands are participating in the Netherlands Government Scholarship. Complete details of the same are available next.
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Participating Universities in the Netherlands International Scholarship
Each year, the list of universities taken on board changes. The following is the updated list of the Dutch research and applied sciences universities that are participating in the NL Scholarships 2025-2026 academic year.
Participating Research Universities
- University of Groningen
- Utrecht University
- Maastricht University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Radboud University
- VU Amsterdam
- University of Twente
- Delft University of Technology
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- Theological University Kampen
- Theological University Apeldoorn
Participating Applied Sciences Universities
- Amsterdam University of the Arts
- Aeres University of Applied Sciences
- Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Codarts Rotterdam
- ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences
- Design Academy Eindhoven
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Hotelschool The Hague
- HZ University of Applied Sciences
- NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
- HAN University of Applied Sciences
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences
- HKU University of Applied Sciences
- University of the Arts, The Hague
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Eligibility Criteria for the NL Scholarship 2025-26
Interested candidates wishing to avail the Netherlands Government Scholarship need to meet the eligibility requirements mentioned ahead.
- Non-EEA nationals are eligible to apply
- They are applying for a full-time undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree or postgraduate (master’s) degree conducted at one of the eligible (participating) Dutch universities
- The candidates are also required to meet the specific requirements of the institution (university) they wish to apply to. Requirements can be found at the institution’s website.
- They do not have a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands
Financial Coverage for the Netherlands International Scholarship
Successful candidates will be offered the scholarship amount of €5,000. This amount will be offered in the first year of their studies. It needs to be noted that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.
Closing Date of the Scholarship
The application period for the NL Scholarship for the academic year 2025-2026 is now open. Interested candidates are advised to check the website of their chosen institution to find out the deadline. Each university has its own deadline.
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How to Apply for the Netherlands Government Scholarship
Visit the website of the university of your choice, and apply to your desired eligible program. You need to secure admission to be eligible for the scholarship. For complete details of the scholarship, accuracy of the information, and updates, you are highly advised to go through the official announcement before applying.
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