The NL Scholarship is designed for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the Netherlands. Are you ready to take advantage of this unique opportunity? Do not hesitate to apply for the scholarship and be able to study in Holland.
Details to Study in Holland with the NL Scholarship
Financial support for this opportunity to study in the Netherlands comes from the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, as well as various research universities and applied higher education institutions in the country.
The amount of this scholarship is 5,000 euros, and it will be awarded during the first year of your studies. It is important to note that this scholarship does not cover all tuition costs.
Scholarship award period
The NL scholarship is awarded for one year and can only be received once.
How to request it
Application Criteria
- Your nationality is from outside the EEA.
- Apply for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
- Meet the specific requirements of the institution you have chosen. You can review it on the institution’s website.
- You do not have a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.
code of Conduct
Nuffic, as well as the programs administered by this entity, are not authorized to participate in activities that involve unacceptable behavior. This ranges from inappropriate interpersonal or financial behavior to abuses of power. Nuffic has an Integrity Code of Conduct designed to address and prevent such unacceptable behaviour. Additionally, all activities that involve the following situations or behaviors are considered unacceptable:
- Bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation procedures
failure to comply with obligations relating to the payment of taxes or contributions to the - Social Security
- Conduct related to a criminal organization
- Money laundering or financing of terrorism
- Terrorist crimes or crimes related to terrorist activities
- Irregularity
- Create a shell company
- Be a shell company
When applying for our programs, we adhere to our Code of Conduct. In this code, we outline how we carry out our mission and values on a daily basis. We specify expectations of professional and ethical behavior for everyone involved, including those who administer individual NL Scholarships.
Participating research and applied science universities
The list of participating universities to study in the Netherlands changes every year. Below you will find an overview of the Dutch research universities participating in the NL Scholarship for the academic year 2024-2025.
Participating research universities 2024-2025
Below you will find an overview of the Dutch research universities participating in the NL Scholarship for the academic year 2024-2025. You can find the specific closing dates and fields of study for this academic year on the website of the institution you wish to apply to.
