If you are a high-achieving student from a country outside the EU and looking for an opportunity to pursue a master's degree in Netherlands, then you should consider Maastricht University NL-High Potential scholarships.
The Maastricht University (UM) NL-High Potential Scholarship programme offers 21 full scholarships of € 34,000 (including tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend) each academic year for highly talented students from outside the European Union (EU) who have been admitted to a master’s programme at UM.
Here are the details you need to know.
Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship Benefits and Duration
The Duration of Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship is:
13 months for a one-year master
25 months for a two-year master
Scholarship Benefits
The Maastricht University (UM) NL-High Potential Scholarship Programme offers several significant benefits:
Tuition Fee Waiver: Full coverage of tuition fees for the duration of the master's programme.
Monthly Stipend: Recipients receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, amounting to €15,925 for a one-year master's programme and €30,625 for a two-year master's programme.
Health & Liability Insurance: Coverage for health and liability insurance during the study period.
Pre-Academic Training: Scholars are provided with a pre-academic training programme to help them adapt to the academic environment at UM.
Eligible Study Programs
The NL- High potential Scholarship at Maastricht University can be granted for students admitted to various master's programmes across several faculties, including:
Faculty of arts and social sciences
Faculty of law
Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty of Psychology & Neuroscience
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
ℹ️ For a detailed list of eligible master's programmes, check this (PDF Document)
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of a country outside the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).
Admission: Applicants must have been admitted to a participating master’s program at Maastricht University.
Age: Applicants must be 35 years or younger at the start of the academic year.
Academic Excellence: Applicants must have an excellent academic record, typically demonstrated by a high GPA (GPA of 7.5/10 or higher) and other academic achievements.
Degree Requirements: Applicants must meet the specific requirements of the chosen master’s program at UM.
English Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate strong proficiency in English, typically proven by test scores like TOEFL or IELTS.
Application Procedure
The application for Maastricht University NL-High Potential scholarship involves below steps:
➢ Step 1: Programme Registration
Register for one of the participating master programmes at UM.
For further details on how to register for a master programme at UM, see prospective programme’s webpage. Once you have submitted your application via Studielink, you will receive a student ID number for UM. You will need a student number in order to complete and submit the Scholarship Application Form.
➢ Step 2: Scholarship Application
Log in with your UM account and fill the Scholarship Application Form linked here.
➢ Step 3: Application Documents
Attach to your application the following documents:
Curriculum vitae
Letter of motivation (See template)
Proof of academic excellence
Personal statement of financial need
Recommendation letter (see reference letter guidelines PDF)
🗓️ Application Deadline: 1 February 2025, 23:59.
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