The NL Scholarship, formerly known as the Holland Scholarship, is now open for applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. This scholarship offers a fantastic opportunity for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to pursue their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the Netherlands.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Category: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Non-EEA Countries
- Scholarship Amount: €5,000 (awarded in the first year of study)
- Application Deadline: Varies by institution
Scholarship Details
The NL Scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, along with various Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The scholarship is aimed at providing financial support to international students pursuing full-time bachelor’s or master’s programs in the Netherlands.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the NL Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a nationality that is non-EEA.
- Apply for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
- Meet the specific entry requirements of the institution of choice.
- Not have a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.
Participating Institutions
Research Universities:
- 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
- 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
- Driestar educatief
- 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
- Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Application Process
To apply for the NL Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year, follow these steps:
- Select Your Institution: Choose the Dutch university or university of applied sciences you wish to attend.
- Check Deadlines: Visit the institution’s website to confirm the specific application deadlines and fields of study for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Submit Your Application: Follow the application procedures outlined on the institution’s website.
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