Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students who wish to study in Netherlands for the 2025-2026 academic session for the fully funded UM Brightlands Talent Scholarships. The award is available for students from outside the EU/EEA pursuing a master’s programme in the Netherlands.
The UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship programme offers four full scholarships (including a tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend) per academic year for a selected number of top-performing non-EU/EEA students with personal development potential that have been (conditionally) admitted to a master’s programme connected to the Brightlands campuses.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Brightlands and Maastricht University
- Host Institution(s): Maastricht University, Netherlands
- Scholarship Type: Full Funding
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Masters
- Nationality: Non EU/EEA
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UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship 2025-2026 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship at the Maastricht University, applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions:
- You hold a nationality of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands.
- You do not have a dual nationality from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland.
- You have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education programme in the Netherlands. Students who have completed exchange programmes in the Netherlands are welcome to apply.
- You are not older than 35 years of age on 1 September 2025.
- You agree to become an active Brightlands and UM ambassador during and after your studies, by committing to share your experiences during at least one (information) session for students and/or other stakeholders.
- You have applied for admission to a participating master programme at UM for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- You meet the specific admission requirements of the UM master programme to which you have applied.
- You can only submit an application once, please make sure all documents meet the requirements before you start your application.
Scholarship Benefits
- Covers Tuition fees
- Living expenses €15,925 (13 months) or €30,625 (25 months)
- Health and liability insurance
- Visa application costs
- Pre-Academic Training costs
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship are to first register for one of the participating programmes at the Maastricht University (UM). Once you have submitted your application via Studielink, you will receive a student ID number for UM. You will need a student number on order to complete and submit the Scholarship Application Form.
Document requirements:
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of academic excellence
- Personal statement of financial needs
- A reference letter
- Contact details of one referee
Application Deadline: 1st February, 2025