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NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)
Dutch Ministry of Education with research universities
The NL Scholarship is co-funded by Dutch institutions for talented non-EEA students. Each university sets its own amount (typically €5,000–€15,000) and eligible programmes.
What it covers
€5,000–€15,000 first-year contribution
Deadline
Annual — February/May university deadlines
Levels
Undergraduate · Masters
About this scholarship
It pairs well with low Dutch public-university tuition and our visa support for the Dutch study residence permit.
Key benefits
- First-year tuition contribution
- Recognition for further funding applications
Eligibility
- Non-EEA nationality
- Applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s at a participating institution
- Meet institution-specific excellence criteria
Documents to prepare
- Admission application
- Scholarship motivation statement
- Transcripts
How to apply
- 1
Apply to a participating Dutch programme
- 2
Submit the NL Scholarship application to the institution
- 3
Award with admission decision
Check before you apply
Values and deadlines change every cycle. Confirm the current figures on the official page before submitting.
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