HAN University of Applied Sciences Scholarships 2026 | Fully Funded & Merit-Based Awards for Non-EU/EEA Students in the Netherlands 

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Overview

The HAN University of Applied Sciences Scholarships are prestigious, merit-based awards for outstanding international students from outside the EU/EEA who wish to study a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the Netherlands. These scholarships are offered in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and partner institutions, including the well-known NL Scholarship.

Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a non-EU/EEA national (excluding Suriname)

• Pay institutional (higher) tuition fees

• Have no previous degree or enrolment at a Dutch university

• Be accepted into a full-time English-taught Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at HAN

• Meet English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.5, or

  • TOEFL iBT 90, or

  • Cambridge CAE or CPE

• Demonstrate strong academic performance and personal development

Available Scholarships

• NL Scholarship
  Supported by:

  • Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

  • Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences

  • Universities and internationalisation bodies in the Netherlands

(Available for both Bachelor’s and Master’s students)

Application Requirements

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit:

• Motivation letter (why you’ll succeed at HAN)

• Short video (max. 3 minutes) covering:

  • Personal strengths and achievements

  • Academic background

  • Chosen course at HAN

  • Team role and personality

  • Career goals (10-year outlook)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Most recent academic transcript

Application Process (5 Steps)

1. Apply and gain admission to a degree programme at HAN

2. Receive email invitation to apply for a scholarship (if eligible)

3. Submit scholarship application online

4. Receive scholarship decision by email

5. Accept the scholarship offer in writing

Important Dates

September Intake

• Invitation email: 1 April

• Scholarship deadline: 1 May (12:00 CEST)

• Results: 1 June

February Intake

• Invitation email: 1 October

• Scholarship deadline: 19 October (12:00 CEST)

• Results: 3 November 

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the HAN University of Applied Sciences Scholarships 2026 | Fully Funded & Merit-Based Awards for Non-EU/EEA Students in the Netherlands