Applications are now open for the Netherland Scholarship (NL) 2025-2026.
Formerly known as Holland Scholarship, Netherland Scholarship (NL) 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.
The NL Scholarship provides a fantastic opportunity for international students to experience high-quality education in the Netherlands while contributing to the country's internationalization efforts. Here are the details you need to know.
Netherland Scholarship Overview
1. Host Institutions: The scholarship is offered by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, in collaboration with 47 Dutch higher education institutions, including research universities and universities of applied sciences, examples listed below on research universities:
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
ℹ️ See the complete list of universities of applied sciences universities on this webpage
2). Study Level: Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
3). Eligibility Criteria:
Non-EEA students.
Applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's program at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
Not having a degree from an education institution in the Netherlands.
Meeting the specific requirements of the chosen institution.
4). Scholarship Amount: €5,000 | €10,000 | or €15,000 for the first year of study.
5). Deadline: Vary by the chosen university (usually between February and May)
NL Scholarship Value
The value of the Netherlands Scholarship (NL) 2025-2026 can be anywhere between a one-time payment of €5,000 to €15,000 received during the first year of your study program. In some exceptional cases, fully funded scholarship including tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend and rental allowance, all amounting to as much as €35,000 can be offered, but it all depends on the chosen university.
ℹ️ The value and duration of the scholarship varies by the chosen university. To know the exact amount of the scholarship offered by each institution, head to this webpage and click on the university of your choice from the lists there.
Application Procedure
Application for the NL Scholarship can vary slightly depending on the chosen university. Generally speaking, in all cases you need to apply for admission to an eligible study program at one of the participating universities. During your application you will be asked if you want to be considered for the NL Scholarship or some universities have a separate Scholarship Application form that you need to upload to your admission form.
To know the exact process, first pick the university you are interested in from the list of universities listed on this webpage.
🗓️ Application Deadline
The deadlines for applications to the NL are vary by the chosen university, broadly speaking the deadlines usually are between February - May 2025 for programs starting September 2025.
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