The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship for a complete English-taught Radboud University Master’s programme.
In this post, we’ll go into further detail about the scholarship opportunities available to eligible and interested candidates.
Application Deadline:
- Initial OSIRIS Application Deadline: 31 January 2027 (23:59 CET)
- Final Completed Application Deadline: 14 February 2027 (23:59 CET)
Tell Me About The Program:
The Radboud Scholarship Programme is a highly selective financial award for talented, non-EEA students pursuing a full-time, English-taught Master’s degree at Radboud University in the Netherlands. The scholarship significantly reduces tuition fees (lowering fees to €2,771 for the 2027/2028 academic year) and fully covers visa fees, residence permit costs, health insurance, and liability insurance (Aon Student Insurance).
Which Fields are Eligible?
Open to all English-taught Master’s degree programs offered across participating faculties:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Law
- Nijmegen School of Management
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
(Note: Joint-degree programs and Erasmus Mundus Master’s programs are excluded).
Type:
Partial Tuition Waiver & Insurance Grant / Master’s Degree Scholarship
Who can Apply?
- Citizenship / Passport: Must hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport and be ineligible for lower EU/EEA tuition rates.
- Academic Background: Must hold (or will obtain) a Bachelor’s degree completed outside the Netherlands, with no prior degrees or education completed in the Netherlands (exchange programs included in a foreign degree are exempted).
- Admission Status: Must be fully admitted to an eligible full-time, English-taught Master’s program starting 1 September 2027.
- Language & Visa: Must meet the English language proficiency requirements of the chosen Master’s program and comply with Dutch visa conditions.
How are Applicants Selected:
Selection is conducted by faculty selection committees based on three core criteria:
- Academic Excellence: High grades, test scores, publications, relevance of prior degree, and university ranking.
- Ambition & Potential: Quality of motivation letter, extracurricular activities, life experience, and leadership promise.
- References: Quality of recommendation letters provided in two reference letters (preferably academic).
Which Countries Are Eligible?
All non-EU / non-EEA countries.
Where will the Program be Taken?
Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
How Many Fellows:
A maximum of 26 scholarships available for 2027/2028:
- Faculty of Science (9)
- Faculty of Social Sciences (7)
- Nijmegen School of Management (5)
- Faculty of Arts (2)
- Faculty of Law (2)
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies (1)
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Tuition Fee Reduction: Reduces annual tuition fees to €2,771 (instead of standard non-EEA rates up to €19,000).
- Permit & Visa Coverage: Covers costs for Dutch entry visa and residence permit.
- Insurance Coverage: Full coverage for health and liability insurance (Aon Student Insurance) during the stay.
- Combinability: Can be combined with the NL Scholarship.
How Long Will it Last:
Nominal duration of the Master’s programme (1 or 2 years; second-year funding requires passing all first-year courses).
How to Apply:
- Apply for admission to an eligible English-taught Master’s program via the online OSIRIS Application system.
- Indicate within the OSIRIS application system that you wish to apply for the Radboud Scholarship.
- Upload required scholarship documentation:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two recommendation/reference letters
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Submit the initial application by 31 January 2027 (23:59 CET).
- Complete any document corrections/fee steps and ensure the application file is finalized by 14 February 2027 (23:59 CET).
