Maastricht University offers the NL-High Potential Scholarship to outstanding master’s applicants from outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and Suriname. It is very competitive: the university says only about 2% of applicants are awarded it.
What It Covers
- Living expenses of €20,150 (13 months) or €38,750 (25 months)
- Health and liability insurance (€700)
- Visa application, tuition fees and pre-academic training costs, paid at cost
- Duration of 13 months for a one-year master’s or 25 months for a two-year master’s
Who Can Apply
- Citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland or Suriname who can meet Dutch visa requirements
- No dual nationality with an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
- Applied to a participating full-time Maastricht master’s for 2027-2028 with a complete admission file by 10 December 2026
- GPA of 7.5 out of 10 or higher on your latest transcript
- Not older than 35 on 1 September 2027; no previous degree-seeking education in the Netherlands; preference for candidates without a master’s degree
Deadline & How to Apply
Deadlines: Your admission application must be complete before 10 December 2026. The scholarship application is open from 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027, 23:59 CET. You can apply only once and for one scholarship, and documents cannot be changed after you submit.
- Apply to a participating master’s programme with a complete file before 10 December 2026
- Complete the scholarship application in your Maastricht account
- Upload all documents and submit once before 1 February 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply more than once?
No, you can only submit one application for one scholarship.
Is a master’s degree already held a problem?
Candidates without a master’s degree are preferred.
You will be taken to the official website to apply. Always confirm dates and requirements there before applying.