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for the NL Scholarship 2025/26 – Study in the Netherlands
The Netherlands
NL Scholarship 2025/26 is now open for applications! This prestigious
scholarship offers a unique opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree at one of the top Dutch universities.
Key
Features:
- Funded by: The Dutch Ministry of
Education, Culture, and Science.
- Eligibility: Open to international
students from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Program Options: This scholarship provides
funding for various study programs at participating Dutch universities.
- Previously Known As: The Holland Scholarship,
now recognized as the NL Scholarship.
Why
Apply?
- Multiple Universities: You can apply to numerous
universities in the Netherlands that are part of this scholarship program.
- Great Opportunity: This is your chance to
kickstart a higher education journey in a global study destination, with
excellent academic opportunities and cultural experiences.
I’ve also
compiled a list of other scholarships in the Netherlands for the 2025/26
intake to help you explore more options. Ready for the chance of a lifetime?
Apply for the NL Scholarship today!
Here’s
the information in table format:
Details
About Netherlands NL Scholarship 2025/26
Feature |
Details |
Host
Country |
Netherlands |
Host
Universities |
37
participating institutes |
Degree
Level |
Bachelor’s,
Master’s Degree programs |
Duration |
3-4
Years (Bachelor’s), 1-2 Years (Master’s) |
Deadline |
Varies
by university (check individual deadlines) |
How the
NL Scholarship Works
The NL
Scholarship offers a €5,000 contribution towards your first year of study at a participating
Dutch university. Many Dutch universities offer additional scholarships. You
may be eligible for these programs, and the NL Scholarship funding can often be
combined with them. Please check the List of Scholarships in the
Netherlands for 2025-26 Intake.
Participating
Dutch Research Universities for 2025/26
The list of
the universities is given below. You can find the programs offered in each
university and the closing date of the NL Scholarship.
- Utrecht University
- University of Groningen
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Maastricht University
- VU Amsterdam
- Radboud University
- Tilburg University
- Delft University of Technology
- Eindhoven University of
Technology
- University of Twente
- Wageningen University
- Theological University Apeldoorn
- Theological University Kampen
Participating
Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences 2025/26
- Aeres 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 educatief
- Fontys University of Applied
Sciences
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie
- The Hague University of Applied
Sciences
- Hanze University of Applied
Sciences
- Hotelschool The Hague
- Rotterdam University of Applied
Sciences
- HU University of Applied
Sciences Utrecht
- Amsterdam University of Applied
Sciences
- HAN University of Applied
Sciences
- HKU University of Applied
Sciences
- HZ University of Applied
Sciences
- NHL Stenden University of
Applied Sciences
- Saxion University of Applied
Sciences
- University of the Arts, The
Hague
- Zuyd University of Applied
Sciences
Eligibility
Criteria
- You are a non-EEA national.
- You are applying for a full-time
bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- You are applying to a
participating Dutch higher education institution.
- You meet the specific
requirements of your chosen institution.
- You do not hold a degree from a
Dutch educational institution.
How to
Apply for the NL Scholarship 2025/26?
There
is no separate application required. You can apply directly at
the designated institute of your choice (listed above). Check the courses
offered at the University that are closely related to your field and its
requirements. (The Link to the official website is given below).