Are you an international student and want to do your bachelor's or master's degree in the Netherlands? The NL Scholarship, formerly known as the Holland Scholarship, offers a unique opportunity for students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to study in one of Europe's most vibrant academic settings. Read on to find out how you can apply and take the first step towards a world-class education.

About the NL grant

The NL Scholarship is a prestigious programme funded by the Dutch Ministry of Finance.  Education The scholarship is awarded by the University of the Netherlands, Culture and Science, together with several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The scholarship offers a one-off award of €5,000 to successful applicants, which is awarded during the first year of studies. Although it offers significant financial support, it is important to note that this scholarship does not cover the full tuition fee.

How to register

Application Criteria

To be eligible for the NL scholarship, you must fulfil the following criteria:

• Nationality : You must be a non-EEA national.
• Programme You must apply for a full-time bachelor's or master's degree programme at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
• Institutional requirements You must fulfil the specific admission requirements of your chosen institution. Detailed information can be found on the institution's website.
• Previous Education You must not have a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.

Code of Conduct

Nuffic, the organisation that manages the NL scholarship, adheres to a strict Integrity Code of Conduct to ensure the ethical management of the programme. This code addresses issues such as financial misconduct, abuse of power and other unacceptable behaviour, including:

• Involvement in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
• Breach of tax or social security obligations
• Involvement in criminal activities, including money laundering or terrorism
• The creation of front companies

For a comprehensive overview, see Code of Conduct .

Participating Institutions

The list of participating universities is updated annually. Below are the institutions participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Participating research universities

• Leiden University
• University of Utrecht
• University of Groningen
• Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Maastricht University
• University of Amsterdam
• Radboud University
• University of Tilburg
• Delft University of Technology
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• University of Twente
• Wageningen University
• Apeldoorn Theological University
• Kampen Theological University

Participating Universities of Applied Sciences

• Aeres University of Applied Sciences
• Amsterdam University of the Arts
• ArtEZ Arts Institute
• Breda University of Applied Sciences
• Codarts Rotterdam
• Design Academy Eindhoven
• Driestar education
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences
• Gerrit Rietveld Academy
• The Hague University of Applied Sciences
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences
• The Hague Hotel School
• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
• HU Utrecht University of Applied Sciences
• Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
• HAN University of Applied Sciences
• University of Applied Sciences HKU
• University of Applied Sciences HZ
• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences
• University of the Arts, The Hague
• Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
• Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

Registration deadlines

The application window for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open. Be sure to visit the website of your chosen institution to check the specific application deadlines.

Learn more

For a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the NL scholarship, check out our informative video . You can also download our leaflet for quick reference.