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Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
University of Amsterdam
UniversityUniversity of Amsterdam
EligibilityExcellent non-EEA students admitted to a UvA English-taught Masters programme
DeadlineFebruary each year
Updated 25 May 2026Official website ↗Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
University of Amsterdam
PostgraduateLevelFebruary each yearDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valuePartial fundingUniversity - Partial funding
Holland Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
EligibilityNon-EU/EEA students applying to a Bachelor's or Master's at a participating Dutch university
DeadlineFebruary-May each year (varies by university)
Updated 25 May 2026Official website ↗Holland Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Undergraduate · PostgraduateLevelFebruary-May each year (varies by university)DeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valuePartial fundingGovernment - Partial funding
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship
Leiden University
UniversityLeiden University
EligibilityNon-EU/EEA students applying to Leiden Masters programmes; top 10% of academic cohort
DeadlineFebruary each year
Updated 25 May 2026Official website ↗Excellence Scholarship
Leiden University
PostgraduateLevelFebruary each yearDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valuePartial fundingUniversity - Fully funded
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships
European Commission (Horizon Europe)
EligibilityDoctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers; all nationalities; mobility requirement applies
DeadlineSeptember each year (MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships)
Updated 25 May 2026Official website ↗Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships
European Commission (Horizon Europe)
DoctoralLevelSeptember each year (MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships)DeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueFully fundedOther - Fully funded
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's (NL coordinated)
European Commission
EligibilityStudents from any country applying to Erasmus Mundus consortium degrees coordinated by Dutch universities
DeadlineJanuary / February each year
Updated 25 May 2026Official website ↗Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's (NL coordinated)
European Commission
PostgraduateLevelJanuary / February each yearDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueFully fundedOther - Partial funding
Erasmus University Rotterdam Scholarships
Erasmus University Rotterdam
UniversityErasmus University Rotterdam
EligibilityNon-EEA international students admitted to an English-taught master's at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
DeadlineAnnual: varies by programme
Multiple scholarship types: EUR Trustfonds, NL Scholarship, EsCHER, and faculty-specific awards.
Updated 8 Jun 2026Official website ↗Scholarships
Erasmus University Rotterdam
PostgraduateLevelAnnual: varies by programmeDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valuePartial fundingUniversity - Partial funding
Fontys International Scholarships
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
UniversityFontys University of Applied Sciences
EligibilityNon-EU/EEA international students applying to Fontys bachelor programmes.
DeadlineStandard admission deadlines
Holland Scholarship partner institution. Various merit-based awards available.
Updated 26 Jun 2026Official website ↗Fontys International Scholarships
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
UndergraduateLevelStandard admission deadlinesDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valuePartial fundingUniversity - Fully funded
Eric Bleumink Fellowship
University of Groningen / Eric Bleumink Fund
UniversityUniversity of Groningen
EligibilityMaster's applicants from least-developed countries (DAC list). Excellent academic performance, no alternative funding. Nomination-only -- cannot apply directly.
DeadlineNomination-based; complete master's application by 1 December
Covers tuition, international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance for 1-2 year master's. University nominates suitable candidates automatically.
Updated 8 Jun 2026Official website ↗Eric Bleumink Fellowship
University of Groningen / Eric Bleumink Fund
PostgraduateLevelNomination-based; complete master's application by 1 DecemberDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueFully fundedFoundation - Partial funding
NL Scholarship (Groningen)
University of Groningen / Dutch Ministry of Education
UniversityUniversity of Groningen
EligibilityNon-EEA international students admitted to an eligible master's programme at Groningen. Must have excellent grades, no prior Dutch degree. First-time applicants only.
DeadlineAnnual: 1 February
One-time payment of EUR 5,000 in the first year. Selection based on academic merit and motivation letter.
Updated 26 Jun 2026Official website ↗NL Scholarship (Groningen)
University of Groningen / Dutch Ministry of Education
PostgraduateLevelAnnual: 1 FebruaryDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valuePartial fundingGovernment - Partial funding
Hanze University International Scholarships
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
UniversityHanze University of Applied Sciences
EligibilityNon-EU/EEA international students admitted to Hanze programmes.
DeadlineStandard admission deadlines
Merit-based scholarships plus Holland Scholarship participation.
Updated 26 Jun 2026Official website ↗Hanze University International Scholarships
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Undergraduate · PostgraduateLevelStandard admission deadlinesDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valuePartial fundingUniversity
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