Radboud Scholarship Programme 2026/2027: Tuition Reduction for Outstanding Non-EU Master’s Students 

Radboud Scholarship Programme 2026: Overview

The Radboud Scholarship Programme (RSP) is a highly selective scholarship offered by Radboud University, the Netherlands, for exceptional non-EU/non-EEA students admitted to an English-taught Master’s programme. The scholarship significantly reduces tuition costs and supports visa- and insurance-related expenses.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport

• Be ineligible for EU/EEA tuition fees

• Have obtained (or will obtain) a Bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands

• Have no prior degree education in the Netherlands (exchange programmes excluded)

• Meet the English language requirements of the chosen Master’s programme

• Be fully admitted to an English-taught Master’s starting 1 September 2026

• Be able to meet Dutch visa requirements

• Enrol as a full-time student at Radboud University

Benefits

The scholarship provides:

• Tuition fee reduction to €2,695 per year
  (instead of approx. €18,000, depending on programme)

• Coverage of:

  • Visa and residence permit costs

  • Health and liability insurance (Aon Student Insurance)

Not covered:

• Living expenses

• Study and accommodation costs

Scholarship Type

• Partial scholarship

Duration

• Covers the nominal duration of the Master’s programme

• For two-year Master’s programmes, continuation into year two requires passing all first-year courses

Available Scholarships (2026/2027)

Maximum of 33 scholarships, allocated across faculties:

• Faculty of Arts – 4

• Faculty of Law – 4

• Nijmegen School of Management – 6

• Faculty of Philosophy, Theology & Religious Studies – 3

• Faculty of Science – 8

• Faculty of Social Sciences – 8

Eligible Programmes

• All English-taught Master’s programmes

• Excludes Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree Master’s programmes

Application Process

• Apply during your Master’s programme application via the OSIRIS Application System

• Indicate interest in the Radboud Scholarship

• Upload three additional documents:

  • Two reference letters

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Admission and scholarship selection are separate processes.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed based on:

• Academic excellence (grades, test scores, publications)

• Relevance of prior degree to chosen Master’s

• Ranking/reputation of previous institution

• Motivation and ambition

• Extracurricular activities (internships, volunteering, leadership)

• Strength of reference letters

• Possible interviews, depending on the programme

Important Dates

• Application deadline (OSIRIS): 31 January 2026 (23:59 CET)

• Complete application deadline: 14 February 2026 (23:59 CET)

• Final decision: Before mid-April 2026

• Programme start: September 2026

Additional Information

• The scholarship can be combined with the NL Scholarship

• Funded by Radboud University Profiling Fund

• Scholarship Q&A sessions and webinars are available before the deadline

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Radboud Scholarship Programme 2026/2027: Tuition Reduction for Outstanding Non-EU Master’s Students