Applications are now open for the Holland Government Scholarship 2025. This scholarship, funded by the Ministry of Education Holland, is designed for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in the Netherlands.
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, along with various Dutch universities, sponsors this scholarship, with 41 universities participating in the Dutch Holland Scholarship 2025.
Recipients will be awarded €5,000 in the first year of their studies, though it’s important to note that this is a partial scholarship.
Holland Government Scholarship Description
- Country: Holland
- Course Level: Bachelor & Masters
- Organized: Dutch Ministry of Education
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Requirements for Non-EEA Applicants to Full-Time Bachelor’s or Master’s Programs at Dutch Higher Education Institutions.
To qualify for admission, candidates must satisfy the following conditions:
- Nationality: Applicants must be non-EEA nationals.
- Program Type: Candidates should apply for full-time bachelor’s or master’s programs offered by participating Dutch higher education institutions.
- Specific Requirements: Applicants must meet the specific criteria outlined by the institution they are applying to, which can be found on the institution’s official website.
- Educational Background: Candidates should not possess a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.
Fulfilling these eligibility criteria is crucial for individuals aspiring to gain admission to Dutch higher education institutions.
Available Fields
- Agriculture and Environment
- Economics, Commerce, Management, and Accounting
- Engineering
- General Programs
- Health Care, Social Service, and Care Services
- Health Catering, Tourism, Leisure, Transport and Logistics
- Humanities, Social Sciences, Communication, and Arts
- Law, Public Administration, Public Order, and Safety
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science
- Teacher Training
Scholarship Benefits
The funding for this scholarship is provided by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, along with various Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
The scholarship is valued at €5,000, and recipients will receive this amount during the first year of their studies. It’s important to clarify that this scholarship does not cover the full tuition fees.
Participating Research Universities 2024-2025
Here is a summary of Dutch research universities involved in the NL Scholarship for the academic year 2024-2025. For specific details on closing dates and fields of study, please refer to the official website of the institution you wish to apply to.
- Leiden University
- 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
Participating Universities Of Applied Sciences 2024-2025
Below is an overview of the Dutch universities of applied sciences participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Aeres University of Applied Sciences
- Amsterdam University of the Arts
- ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
- Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Codarts Rotterdam
- Design Academy Eindhoven
- Driestar educatief
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences
- Hotelschool The Hague
- Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- HAN University of Applied Sciences
- HKU University of Applied Sciences
- HZ University of Applied Sciences
- NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences
- Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Deadlines
The application for the academic year 2024-2025 is now open. Please check the website of the institution you want to apply to for the deadline(s).
How To Apply
The application process is conducted online, allowing applicants to apply directly to the Dutch university. To initiate your application, please visit the official website of the Netherlands Scholarship.