The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands. Are you ready for the chance of a lifetime? Apply for the NL Scholarship!
Application Deadline:
- Deadlines vary by participating university: Typically set between 1 February 2027 and 1 May 2027 (Application window for the 2027/2026 academic year will open on 1 November 2026; applicants must check the specific host institution’s website).
Tell Me About The Program:
The NL Scholarship (formerly known as the Holland Scholarship) is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science alongside participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. Administered under the oversight of Nuffic, the grant provides financial assistance to non-EEA international students pursuing full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in the Netherlands to help lower the initial cost of studying abroad.
Which Fields are Eligible:
All full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes offered by participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
Type:
Government & University Partial Tuition Grant (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)
Who can Apply:
- Citizenship: Open to non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) international applicants.
- Academic Enrolment: Applying for a full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme at a participating Dutch higher education institution.
- Prior Study Condition: Applicants must not possess a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.
- Institutional Criteria: Candidates must satisfy the specific admission and academic requirements of their chosen participating Dutch university.
How are Applicants Selected:
Selections are conducted directly by individual participating Dutch higher education institutions based on academic merit, motivation, and compliance with specific institutional entry criteria and Nuffic ethical conduct guidelines.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to all non-EEA national candidates worldwide).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Participating Research Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences across The Netherlands.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Varies annually across participating host universities.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Financial Award: €5,000 awarded during the first year of study to assist with tuition costs or living expenses. (Note: This is a partial award, not a full-tuition scholarship).
How Long Will it Last:
Awarded for 1 year (paid during the first year of studies).
How to Apply:
- Review the list of participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences for the 2027–2028 academic year.
- Select your chosen degree programme and check the specific NL Scholarship application criteria and deadline on the university’s official portal.
- Submit your full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s admission application to the target institution.
- Complete the NL Scholarship request section or separate application form provided by the university prior to their institutional cutoff date.
👉 Visit the Application Webpage for Details
