The NL Scholarship is a one-time financial award for non-EEA students who wish to pursue a full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at participating universities in the Netherlands. It’s offered by the Dutch Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
This scholarship does not cover full tuition. It’s a support grant for your first year.
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NL Scholarship Summary
| Host Country | Netherlands |
| Host Universities | Different Dutch Universities |
| Funded By | Dutch Government |
| Eligible Nationalities | All except the EU and the EEA |
| Degree Level | Bachelor’s and Master’s |
| Scholarship Duration | 1 Year |
| Deadline | Each University has its own deadline. |
Benefits of the NL Scholarship
- You receive €5,000 in the first year only.
- You can combine it with other scholarships if allowed by the university.
- Helps reduce initial financial pressure when starting studies in the Netherlands.
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Universities Participating in the Netherlands NL Scholarship
Participating research universities 2026-2027
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- Maastricht University
- Protestant Theological University
- Radboud University
- Theological University Apeldoorn
- University of Groningen
- University of Twente
- Utrecht Theological University
- Utrecht University
- VU Amsterdam
- Wageningen University & Research
Participating universities of applied sciences 2026-2027
- Aeres University of Applied Sciences
- Amsterdam 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 Christian University
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences
- Hotelschool The Hague
- HAN University of Applied Sciences
- HKU University of Applied Sciences
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- HZ University of Applied Sciences
- NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences
- Thomas More Hogeschool
- University of the Arts, The Hague
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
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Eligibility Requirements for the Netherlands NL Scholarship
You must:
- Be from a non-EEA country.
- Apply for a full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s program in the Netherlands.
- Apply to a participating Dutch institution.
- Not having previously studied at a Dutch university.
- Meet the specific admission requirements of the university/program.
- Submit your application before the university’s deadline (varies by institution).
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Required Documents for Netherlands NL Scholarship
Documents vary by university, but usually include:
- Passport or National ID
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates (Matric, Intermediate, Bachelor — depending on level)
- Motivation letter
- CV / Resume
- English proficiency certificate (IELTS / TOEFL or university-accepted alternative)
- Proof of application to the program
- Sometimes: reference letters
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How to Apply for the NL Scholarship
- Choose a Dutch university that participates in the NL Scholarship.
- Apply for admission to your chosen Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
- During or after the admission application, look for the NL Scholarship section on that university’s website.
- Submit the NL Scholarship application form + required documents.
- Wait for the university’s decision (they select scholarship recipients).
Important: You cannot apply through a central portal. You apply directly through the participating university.
