NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)

Overview

A partial scholarship co-funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education and participating Dutch universities, worth €5,000 paid in your first year of study. It is meant to help non-EEA students with the higher costs of studying in the Netherlands, though it does not cover full tuition — students must combine it with other funding.

Funding

One-time grant of €5,000 toward the first year of study (does not cover full tuition or living costs)

Eligibility

• Non-EEA nationality
• Applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's programme at a participating Dutch institution
• No prior degree earned from a Dutch education institution
• Meet the specific admission requirements of the chosen institution/programme
• Apply directly through the participating university, not through a central portal

Application Deadline

Varies by participating institution, generally between February and June (commonly 1 February or 1 May) Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Confirm you are a non-EEA student not eligible for Dutch statutory tuition rates or Dutch study financing
2. Choose a participating Dutch institution and eligible Bachelor's or Master's programme
3. Apply directly to that institution — there is no separate central NL Scholarship application
4. Check that institution's specific deadline and required documents
5. Await the university's own selection decision, as processes vary per institution