NL Scholarship 2025–2026 | Study in the Netherlands 

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NL Scholarship 2025–2026: Overview

The NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) offers a one-time €5,000 grant to talented international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree at participating Dutch universities. This scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science in collaboration with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.

Note: This is not a full-tuition scholarship. The €5,000 is awarded in the first year only.

Application Deadlines

Applications for the 2025–2026 academic year are now open.
Check the website of your chosen university for the exact application deadline, program details, and how to apply.

NL Scholarship 2025–2026: Eligibility Criteria

• You are not from an EEA country

• You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at a participating Dutch institution

• You meet the specific requirements of your chosen university

• You do not already hold a degree from a Dutch institution

Participating Universities

Check individual university websites for deadlines and program availability.

Research Universities (2025–2026)

• Utrecht University

• University of Groningen

• Erasmus University Rotterdam

• Maastricht University

• VU Amsterdam

• Radboud University

• Delft University of Technology

• Eindhoven University of Technology

• University of Twente

• Theological University Apeldoorn

• Theological University Kampen

Universities of Applied Sciences (2025–2026)

• Aeres University of Applied Sciences

• Fontys University of Applied Sciences

• HAN University of Applied Sciences

• HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

• HZ University of Applied Sciences

• Saxion University of Applied Sciences

• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

• Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

• Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

• Breda University of Applied Sciences

• Design Academy Eindhoven

• Gerrit Rietveld Academie

• HKU University of the Arts

• ArtEZ Institute of the Arts

• Hotelschool The Hague

• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

• The Hague University of Applied Sciences

• University of the Arts, The Hague

• Codarts Rotterdam

• Amsterdam University of the Arts

How to Apply

1. Choose a participating university

2. Apply for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program

3. Follow the scholarship application process on the university’s website