Are you an international student seeking financial support to study in the Netherlands? The NL Scholarship 2025 (formerly known as the Holland Scholarship) offers partial funding to non-EEA students pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. This €5,000 scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, along with several partner institutions across the Netherlands.
Summary of NL Scholarship 2025
- Scholarship Sponsor: Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science
- Host Institutions: Participating Dutch universities
- Scholarship Amount: €5,000 (awarded in the first year of study)
- Study Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s
- Eligibility: Open to international students from non-EEA countries
- Application Deadline: Varies by institution
Financial Benefits
- A one-time grant of €5,000 awarded in the first year
- Available for students pursuing full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees
- Not a full-tuition scholarship, but helps cover initial study expenses
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the NL Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a non-EEA student
- Must apply for a full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s program at a participating Dutch university
- Must not hold a diploma from a Dutch higher education institution
- Must meet the specific admission criteria of the chosen institution
Participating Universities
Research Universities Offering the NL Scholarship 2025
- Leiden University
- Utrecht University
- University of Groningen
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Maastricht University
- VU Amsterdam
- Radboud University
- Tilburg University
- Delft University of Technology
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- University of Twente
- Wageningen University
- Theological University Apeldoorn
- Theological University Kampen
Universities of Applied Sciences Participating in 2025
- Aeres University of Applied Sciences
- Amsterdam University of the Arts
- ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
- Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Codarts Rotterdam
- Design Academy Eindhoven
- Driestar Educatief
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences
- Hotelschool The Hague
- Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- HAN University of Applied Sciences
- HKU University of Applied Sciences
- HZ University of Applied Sciences
- NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences
- Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Application Process for the NL Scholarship 2025
- Step 1: Visit the official website of your chosen university.
- Step 2: Review the specific eligibility criteria and application requirements.
- Step 3: Submit an application for admission to a full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
- Step 4: Complete the NL Scholarship application by the university’s deadline (generally March 1, 2025).
- Step 5: Await confirmation of selection results from the institution.
How to Apply?
To apply for the NL Scholarship 2025, visit the official website of your preferred university and follow their specific application guidelines.
Official Website: Study in the Netherlands
The NL Scholarship 2025 is a great opportunity for international students to study in world-class Dutch institutions with financial support. Don’t miss your chance to study in the Netherlands—start your application today!
