Netherlands Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarships in Netherlands for International Students:

Netherlands (Holland) is one of the most progressive countries and is globally recognized for its educational excellence. If you are looking forward to broadening your horizons by studying abroad in a European country that offers great opportunities with respect to academics and work, the Netherlands can be a good option for you. Because of its growing economy and high employment rate, this country is an ideal place to build a great foundation for a successful future in your desired field. The Netherlands has historical importance in the formation of the European Union. Studying in such a place will be a rare and dynamic experience for international students. Education in the Netherlands is comparatively cheaper than the USA, UK, France, still, it is an expensive choice for foreign students, hence, it is advisable to take advantage of the scholarships made available by the Dutch universities.

Let us have a look at the scholarships available in the Netherlands for Bachelor’s, Masters and Ph.D.

 

Sr	Name of the Scholarship	Target students	Courses covered	Host Institute	Description/ Amount Range
1	Holland Scholarship for Non-EEA International Students	International students from outside the EEA	Bachelors/Masters Degree	Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science. (Participating universities)	The scholarship amounts to €5,000 and is granted for 1 year. It is not a full-tuition fee scholarship.
2	Orange Knowledge Programme in The Netherlands	Nationals of the listed developing nations who are mid-career professionals	Short courses (2 weeks to 12 months) & master’s courses (12 to 24 months).	Netherlands Government (Participating universities)	Scholarships amount includes a salary that is a contribution to the tuition fees, insurance, visa, travel,
3	Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS	Non-EU/EEA international students	Masters Degree	Leiden University, The Netherlands.	The Scholarship program grants 3 awards: - € 15.000 of the tuition fee - € 10.000 of the tuition fee - Full tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee
4	Maastricht University Holland High Potential Scholarships	International students from a country outside the EU/EEA.	Masters Degree	Maastricht University, Netherlands	Total scholarships: 24 It includes- €29.000 which covers monthly stipend and tuition fee waiver. The scholarship covers living expenses €12,350 for 13 months, €23,750 for 25 months, pre-semester training costs (€695), tuition fee €13,800, €15,500 or €16,800 based on the actual fees, health insurance (€700), visa application costs (€171), Awarded for the duration of 13 months for a one-year master’s program and 25 months for a two-year master’s program.
5	Radboud Scholarship Programme	Non-EU/EEA International Students	Masters Degree	Radboud University in The Netherlands	Approx. 30 scholarships every year Scholarship can reduce tuition fee to €2,143 and pays for costs for visa and insurance An award holder will pay a tuition fee of only €2,143, instead of the actual fee €11,471 It also covers costs such as those for a visa, Insurance Passport for Students (IPS), health insurance and residence permit. To qualify for a two-year program you need to have passed all courses in the first year while moving on to the second year.
6	Utrecht Excellence Scholarships	Non-EU/EEA International Students	Masters Degree	Utrecht University, Netherlands	Approx. 20-25 scholarships are offered. The scholarship includes Tuition fees OR tuition fees + €11.000 as living expenses. The scholarship is awarded for one or two years, depending on the degree program. The scholarship will only be renewed for the second year if the grant holder is making good academic progress.
7	Eric Bleumink Scholarships	Listed developing countries	Masters Degree	University of Groningen in Netherlands	The scholarship covers tuition fee, international travel expenses, books, and health insurance, subsistence. Usually granted towards 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme.
8	Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships	International students	Masters Degree	TU Delft, The Netherlands	No of awards: 2 per faculty It includes full tuition fees/ year + contribution for the living expenses of €30.000/ year for Non-EU/EFTA students & €11.500/ year for EU/EFTA students. Free membership/ access to the Scholarship club for personal development, workshops, seminars, etc.
9	Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES)	Non-EU/EEA International Students	Masters Degree	University of Amsterdam in Netherlands	It is a full scholarship of €25,000 that includes tuition and living expenses for 1 year extendable to the 2nd year for 2-years Master’s course.
10	University of Twente Scholarships (UTS)	International students from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries	Masters Degree	University of Twente, The Netherlands	Approximately 50 The scholarship amounts to € 3,000 – € 25,000 for 1 year. For 2 years program, students can receive an additional amount equal to the previous amount.
11	VU Amsterdam Fellowship Program	International Students	Masters Degree	Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Netherlands	It covers the tuition fees. The VUFP scholarship can be granted for a 1 or 2 years master’s programme. The scholarship is extendable for the 2nd year if the student achieves 100% of the credits of the 1st year.
12	World Citizen Talent Scholarship	Students who don’t live in the Netherlands.	Masters Degree	The Hague University of Applied Sciences	3 scholarships are offered each of € 5,000.

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