International students from outside the EEA (European Economic Area) interested in pursuing either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the Netherlands are eligible for the NL Scholarship (formerly the Holland Scholarship). You will receive a €5,000 grant in the first academic year of your study. It is important to note that this scholarship doesn’t pay your complete tuition costs.
Both the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and a number of Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences finance the scholarship. Because every institution has its own rules for how to apply, you should always read the requirements for the institution you want to attend.
Eligibility Criteria:
You have to be a citizen of a country that isn’t part of the European Economic Area.
You are setting out to study for a bachelor’s or master’s degree at one of the described Dutch colleges.
You meet the exact criteria needed by the university or college you have chosen.
Your education has not come from a Dutch educational institution.
Application Process:
Look on the website of the college if you want to learn the deadlines and requirements for applying.
Send your application for the scholarship together with the application for admission to the school.
Participating Institutions:
Research Universities: Utrecht University, University of Groningen, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Maastricht University, VU Amsterdam, Radboud University, Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Twente, Theological University Apeldoorn, Theological University Kampen.
Universities of Applied Sciences: Aeres University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam University of the Arts, ArtEZ Institute of the Arts, Breda University of Applied Sciences, Codarts Rotterdam, Design Academy Eindhoven, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Gerrit Rietveld Academie,
The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Hotelschool The Hague, 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, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, University of the Arts, The Hague, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.
For comprehensive information on eligibility, application procedures, and participating institutions, visit the official NL Scholarship page.