UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN
Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarship at the University of Groningen
full · masters
- 100%Tuition + living costs
- 2 yearsFull master’s funded
- ~2–4 (est.)Awards per year
- ~€30,000–40,000 (est.)Total value over the degree
- Developing countriesTarget applicants
- University of GroningenHost university
At a glance
full
Funding
from €12k
Max amount
Dec 1, 2026
Deadline
Developing countries on the fund’s published list (revised each cycle)
Country
University of Groningen
Provider
The Eric Bleumink Fund is a fully funded scholarship from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands for talented students from developing countries. It covers tuition fees plus the full cost of living, books, travel and health insurance for the entire duration of an eligible master’s programme, which is usually 2 years. Only a small number of scholarships — typically around ~2–4 (est.) — are awarded each year, making it a sharply selective award reserved for top candidates. To qualify you must hold an offer for an eligible Groningen master’s, come from a country on the fund’s developing-country list, hold a strong academic record (often top 5% of your class), and not already hold a degree from a Dutch institution. The combined value over 2 years runs to roughly ~€30,000–40,000 (est.) depending on the programme and tuition rate. Because figures, the eligible-country list and the deadline (usually around 1 December (est.) of the year before entry) are revised each cycle, confirm the current details on the official page before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition fees — Full tuition for the eligible master’s programme.
- Cost of living — A monthly allowance to cover living expenses in Groningen.
- Books and study materials — An allowance towards books and required materials.
- International travel — A round-trip travel allowance to and from the Netherlands.
- Health insurance — Coverage for the cost of required health insurance during the programme; total package ~€30,000–40,000 (est.) over 2 years.
How to apply
You apply for admission to a Groningen master’s first, then submit the Eric Bleumink Fund application with the required documents.
- Apply for admission — Submit your application for an eligible Groningen master’s programme.
- Prepare scholarship documents — Gather transcripts, references, a motivation letter and financial information.
- Submit the EBF application — Complete the Eric Bleumink Fund application by the deadline (usually around 1 December (est.)).
- Faculty nomination and review — Applications are reviewed and strong candidates may be nominated by the faculty.
- Receive the decision — Selected scholars are notified ahead of the academic year.
Eligibility
NationalityCitizen of a country on the fund’s developing-country list (revised each cycle).
AdmissionHold (or be in the process of obtaining) an offer for an eligible Groningen master’s programme.
Academic recordA top academic record, often within the top 5% of your cohort.
Prior studyMust not already hold a degree obtained at a Dutch higher-education institution.
Financial needUnable to fund the programme from other means.
Not every Groningen master’s is eligible, and the country list changes. Confirm both before applying.
Eligible countries
Developing countries on the fund’s published list (revised each cycle)
Deadlines
September entry~1 December 2026 (est.)
Selection
Candidates are assessed on academic excellence, motivation, the fit between their goals and the chosen programme, and financial need; faculties play a role in nominating the strongest applicants.
Verified sources
- University of Groningen — Eric Bleumink Fundrug.nlofficial
About the provider
The University of Groningen, founded in 1614, is one of the oldest and highest-ranked research universities in the Netherlands, and runs the Eric Bleumink Fund to support talented students from developing countries.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Is the Eric Bleumink Fund fully funded?
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Yes. It covers tuition, living costs, books, international travel and health insurance for the full duration of the master’s, usually 2 years.
How much is the scholarship worth?
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Roughly ~€30,000–40,000 (est.) in total over a 2-year master’s, depending on tuition and programme.
Who can apply?
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Top students from a developing country (per the fund’s list) admitted to an eligible Groningen master’s, without a prior Dutch degree.
How many scholarships are awarded?
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Only a few — around ~2–4 (est.) per year — making it sharply selective.
Where do recipients study?
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At the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.
Do I apply for admission separately?
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Yes. You apply for the master’s programme first, then submit the Eric Bleumink Fund application.
What is the deadline?
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Usually around ~1 December 2026 (est.) of the year before entry. Confirm the exact date on the official page.
Can I apply if I already studied in the Netherlands?
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No — applicants must not already hold a degree from a Dutch institution.
Which programmes are eligible?
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Many Groningen master’s programmes, but not all. Check the eligible list before applying.
Is financial need considered?
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Yes — the fund targets students who could not otherwise afford to study at Groningen.
How academically strong do I need to be?
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Very — successful applicants are often within the top 5% of their class.
Where can I confirm the current country list and figures?
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On the official University of Groningen Eric Bleumink Fund page linked in the sources.