Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and participating Dutch institutions · Netherlands 🇳🇱

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)

Sources checked · Sep 2026 Partially Funded GovernmentBachelor'sMaster's

One-time €5,000 award in the first year of a bachelor's or master's programme at a participating Dutch research university or university of applied sciences, for students from outside the EEA. It is not a full-tuition scholarship. Each institution runs its own application and deadline.

Award

€5,000

Estimated value

Deadline

Dates not announced

Check the official website

Tuition fees Not covered
Living stipend Not covered
Travel Not covered
Health insurance Not covered
Arrival allowance Not stated

Education
No requirement stated
Study level
Bachelor's, Master's
Field of study
Programmes at participating institutions
Nationality
Non-EEA nationals
Age limit
No requirement stated
GPA
No requirement stated
Language
No requirement stated
Other requirements
- No previous degree from a Dutch educational institution
- Additional criteria set by each institution

1
Apply for admission to a participating Dutch institution
2
Apply for the NL Scholarship through that institution before its deadline

Required documents

Documents not listed — see the official website

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

Apply on official website

Provider: Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and participating Dutch institutions (Government)
Funded by: Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Duration: One-time award (first year)
Intake: 2026-2027 round opened 1 November 2025

Dates not announced — check the official website.

studyinnl.org/finances/nl-scholarship

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