Master's Scholarships in Netherlands
There are 12 active master's scholarships for international students in Netherlands worth up to €40k, from 10 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
full fundingJustus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship
For exceptional non-EU/EEA students applying for an MSc programme at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) with an excellent academic record. The scholarship is merit-based and competitive; you apply for it after applying for admission to an eligible TU Delft master's, by the deadline (commonly 1 December).
full fundingEric Bleumink Fund Scholarship at the University of Groningen
Top students from a developing country admitted to an eligible master’s at the University of Groningen, with a strong academic record and no prior degree from a Dutch institution.
partial fundingAmsterdam Merit Scholarship
For talented non-EU/EEA students applying for an eligible master's programme at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Awards are merit-based; you apply for the scholarship alongside (or just after) your master's admission application, by the programme's scholarship deadline.
partial fundingAfrica Scholarship Programme at WUR
For students from eligible Sub-Saharan African countries applying for an eligible MSc programme at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), with an excellent academic record. The scholarship is merit-based and competitive; you apply for it in connection with your WUR master's admission, by the deadline.
partial fundingUniversity of Twente Scholarship (UTS)
Talented non-EU/EEA students applying to or enrolled in an eligible master’s programme at the University of Twente, assessed on academic merit.
partial fundingHolland Scholarship
For non-EEA international students applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch research university or university of applied sciences. You apply directly to the participating institution for the scholarship, by that institution's deadline; it is a first-year, one-off grant.
partial fundingNL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)
For non-EU/EEA international students applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch research university or university of applied sciences. It is a one-off first-year grant; you apply directly to the participating institution by its deadline.
full fundingMaastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
Open to talented students from outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and Suriname who have applied for admission to a participating full-time Master's programme at Maastricht University, meet the programme's admission requirements, have not previously studied for a degree in the Netherlands, and are no older than 35 on the cycle's start date.
full fundingUM Brightlands Talent Scholarship
Open to non-EU/EEA and Swiss nationals under 35 who have conditional admission to a participating master's programme affiliated with a Brightlands campus, have not previously enrolled in Dutch higher education, and demonstrate strong academic performance.
partial fundingOrange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)
For students from a defined set of countries (such as China, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam, and others, varying by year) applying for a bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch institution. You apply through the Orange Tulip Scholarship programme run by Nuffic Neso in your country, by that country's deadline.
partial fundingWageningen University Fellowship Programme (WUFP)
For talented students from selected developing and middle-income countries applying for an eligible MSc programme at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), with a strong academic record. The fellowship is a substantial tuition reduction; you apply in connection with your WUR master's admission.
full fundingOrange Knowledge Programme (OKP) Scholarships
Open to mid-career professionals who are nationals of, and currently living and working in, one of the listed OKP partner countries. Applicants must have proficiency in English or French, be in work that aligns with one of the priority areas designated for their country, be able to show they will use and transfer their new knowledge within their employing organization, and agree to comply with the obligations and conditions of the OKP. A limited number of awards is granted to motivated female and male professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Netherlands?
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12 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Netherlands?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.