Application Deadline: Varying by Institution
Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Holland (NL) Scholarships.
The NL Scholarship (formerly known as the Holland Scholarship) is designed for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the Netherlands.
This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, together with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
🎓 Scholarship Value
The scholarship amounts to €5,000, which you will receive in the first year of your studies.
Note: This is not a full-tuition scholarship.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the NL Scholarship, you must:
Have a non-EEA nationality.
Apply for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
Meet the specific admission requirements of the institution of your choice (check the university’s official website for details).
Not hold a degree from any educational institution in the Netherlands.
🏛️ Participating Research Universities (2026–2027)
Below is the list of Dutch research universities participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year.
You can find the specific deadlines and fields of study on each institution’s website.
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)
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
🌐 How to Apply
Application deadlines vary by institution.
Please visit the website of your chosen university to find specific requirements and closing dates.
🔗 For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Holland (NL) Scholarships
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