Applications is currently ongoing for the NL Scholarships 2026/2027 to study in Netherlands. If you are an international student and ready for the chance of a lifetime, then you should consider applying to study in Netherlands with Holland Scholarship 2026.
The NL Scholarship (formerly called Holland Scholarships) is is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, and it is open to international students from outside the EU/EEA who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Dutch G
- Host Institution(s): Partner Institutions in Netherlands
- Scholarship Slots: Not stated.
- Scholarship Worth: € 5,000.
- Study Level: Bachelor and Masters
- Nationality: International Students worldwide
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Holland Scholarships 2024-2025 | Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria: To apply for the Holland scholarships for non-European international students; you must meet the following criteria
- Your nationality is non-EEA.
- You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
- You meet the specific requirements of the institution of your choice. You can find these on the website of the institution.
- You do not have a degree from an education institution in the Netherlands.
Participating research universities 2026-2027
Below is an overview of the Dutch research universities participating in the Holland Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. You can find the specific closing dates and the fields of study for this academic year on the website of the institution you want to apply to:
- 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
Below is an overview of the Dutch universities of applied sciences participating in the Holland Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- 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
Scholarship Benefits
- The scholarship amounts to € 5,000.
- You will receive this in the first year of your studies.
- Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.
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Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To start application for the Holland scholarships for non-European international students for this academic year, you can find the specific closing dates, application guide and the fields of study on the website of the institution you want to apply to (websites to the institutions available at the official website)
Application Deadline: Varies by Institution.