Formerly known as Holland Scholarship, the NL Scholarship in Netherlands 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. This is a golden opportunity for scholars to meet their academic target. Hundreds of beneficiaries across the globe are testifying the goodness of this scheme as it has given them the very best chance to realize their dreams.
The NL Scholarship in Netherlands for Non-EEA Students is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. It is not a full-tuition fee scholarship.
Host Institutions
All participating research universities and universities of applies sciences. See list on the official website provided below.
Target Group
Students from non European Economic Area (EEA) countries.
Level and Field of Study
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree programme in eligible fields of study offered by the participating Dutch institutions.
See other scholarships in Netherlands.
Scholarship Benefits
This scholarship amounts to € 5,000 to be given to be given to each beneficiary in the first year of their studies.
Eligibility Requirements for NL Scholarship in Netherlands
For your application to be considered you must meet the following requirements:
- You must be a citizen of non-European Economic Area country.
- You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
- You meet the specific requirements of the institution of your choice (find these on the website of the institution).
- You do not have a degree from an education institution in the Netherlands.
How to apply
Application for NL Scholarship is online and must be directly to the participating institution of your choice. Applicants are to check website of their respective institutions of choice to confirm the correct deadline.
Note that further information about the application procedure and the specific deadlines is available on the website of the institution of your choice. Kindly visit the official website (link found below)for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications varies depending on the university but is either 1 February 2024 or 1 May 2024.