NL Scholarship for International Students to Study in the Netherlands

NL Scholarship for International Students to Study in the Netherlands


Apply for the NL Scholarship 2024-2025 to study in the Netherlands. This scholarship offers €5,000 for non-EEA students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree. Learn more to apply now.



The NL Scholarship 2024-2025 is now open for applications.



This opportunity is for international students outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

It supports those aiming to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the Netherlands.

The scholarship, previously known as the Holland Scholarship, is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science.

Several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences also contribute.
InformationDetails🎓 Scholarship NL Scholarship 2024-2025
🌍 Eligibility Non-EEA students
🎯 Focus Bachelor’s or master’s degree
💶 Award €5,000 for the first year
🏫 Locations Dutch universities and applied sciences
📅 Application Deadline Varies by institution
📝 Requirements Full-time program, no Dutch degree
🌐 Apply Online Check participating institutions’ websites


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Scholarship Details

The NL Scholarship offers:Amount: €5,000 for the first year of study.
Eligibility: For non-EEA nationals.
Programme: Full-time bachelor’s or master’s at participating Dutch institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the NL Scholarship, applicants must:Be a citizen of a non-EEA country.
Apply for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at a participating Dutch university.
Meet the specific admission requirements of the chosen institution.
Not hold a degree from a Dutch educational institution.
Application Process

Check the participating universities for detailed information.

The list of participating institutions varies each year.

Here is an overview of the Dutch research universities participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year:Leiden University: Leiden University NL Scholarship
Utrecht University: Utrecht University Holland Scholarship
University of Groningen: University of Groningen Holland Scholarship
Erasmus University Rotterdam: Erasmus University Holland Scholarship
Maastricht University: Maastricht University Scholarships
VU Amsterdam: VU Amsterdam Scholarships
Radboud University: Radboud University NL Scholarship
Tilburg University: Tilburg University NL Scholarship
Delft University of Technology: Delft University NL Scholarship
Eindhoven University of Technology: Eindhoven University Scholarships
University of Twente: University of Twente NL Scholarship
Wageningen University: Wageningen University Scholarships
Theological University Apeldoorn: Theological University Apeldoorn NL Scholarship
Theological University Kampen: Theological University Kampen NL Scholarship

Participating universities of applied sciences for 2024-2025 include:Aeres University of Applied Sciences: Aeres University Scholarship
Amsterdam University of the Arts: Amsterdam University Scholarships
ArtEZ Institute of the Arts: ArtEZ Institute Scholarships
Breda University of Applied Sciences: Breda University Scholarships
Codarts Rotterdam: Codarts Rotterdam Scholarships
Design Academy Eindhoven: Design Academy Eindhoven NL Scholarship
Driestar educatief: Driestar Educatief Scholarships
Fontys University of Applied Sciences: Fontys University NL Scholarship
Gerrit Rietveld Academie: Gerrit Rietveld Scholarships
The Hague University of Applied Sciences: The Hague University Scholarships
Hanze University of Applied Sciences: Hanze University Scholarships
Hotelschool The Hague: Hotelschool The Hague Scholarships
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences: Rotterdam University Scholarships
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht: HU University Scholarships
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences: Amsterdam University Scholarships
HAN University of Applied Sciences: HAN University Scholarships
HKU University of Applied Sciences: HKU University Scholarships
HZ University of Applied Sciences: HZ University Scholarships
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences: NHL Stenden University Scholarships
Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Saxion University Scholarships
University of the Arts, The Hague: University of the Arts Scholarships
Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences: Van Hall Larenstein Scholarships
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences: Zuyd University Scholarships

For detailed application information, visit the NL Scholarship information page.

Apply before the deadlines provided by your chosen institution.