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Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education & participating universities

Amount€5,000 one-time (first year)
LevelsBachelor · Master
Application windowVaries by university (typically Feb–May)

Overview

The Holland Scholarship is a €5,000 one-time grant for non-EEA students starting a bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch university.

It's funded jointly by the Dutch Ministry of Education and the universities themselves, and paid in the first year of study.

Who can apply

  • Open to non-EEA nationals enrolling in a full degree at a participating Dutch research university or university of applied sciences.
  • Terms are set per university — not every Dutch institution takes part, so confirm on your chosen university's page whether your citizenship is in scope.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply directly to a participating university — there is no central application.

  2. 2

    Check the university's Holland Scholarship page for its deadline (usually February–May) and requirements.

  3. 3

    Selection is made by the university, typically alongside your admission.

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Amounts, deadlines and eligible-country lists are set by the awarding body and change every academic year. Always confirm the current call on the official source before applying.