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Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science / Dutch Universities·Netherlands

Holland Scholarship (NL Scholarship)

Partially FundedBachelorMaster's12 monthsOpens Nov 1 · closes ~Apr

The Holland Scholarship is a €5,000 one-time award in the first year, jointly funded by the Dutch government and participating universities. Important: NOT all Dutch universities participate - you must first verify that your target university is on the official participating list at studyinholland.nl. Each participating university has its own application deadline (typically Jan–Apr) and may add its own eligibility conditions.

Quick info

Application status

Opens Nov 1 · closes ~Apr

Netherlands

Bachelor, Master's

12 months

All disciplines

Apply on official site

Opens the provider's official website

Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

€5,000 one-time payment in the first year of study

Monthly: €5,000 (one-time, first year)

Requirements

First degree: Not required

Professional experience: not specified

Detailed requirements

- Nationality outside the European Economic Area (EEA) - Indonesian students are eligible
- Applying for a bachelor's or master's at a PARTICIPATING Dutch university (not all universities participate - check the list)
- Not previously studied in the Netherlands for a degree programme
- Meet the individual university's additional requirements (GPA, language, etc.)
- Participating universities include: TU Delft, University of Groningen, Leiden University, Utrecht University, University of Amsterdam (UvA), Erasmus University Rotterdam, Maastricht University, Radboud University, University of Twente, Wageningen University, and others - check the full list at studyinholland.nl
- Each participating university sets its own secondary criteria and may offer a limited number of scholarships

Who can apply

Non-EEA international students applying for the first time to a bachelor's or master's programme at a participating Dutch research university or university of applied sciences.

Fields of study

All disciplines

Application window

Opens Nov 1 · closes ~Apr

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Applications for 2026/27 intake open: November 1, 2025

Deadlines vary per participating university - check individual university pages

One-time payment in first year only

NOT all Dutch universities participate - check the official participating list at studyinholland.nl/scholarships/holland-scholarship

How to apply

1Step 1: Go to studyinholland.nl/scholarships/holland-scholarship and check the list of currently participating universities
2Step 2: Apply for degree admission at a participating Dutch university
3Step 3: Once you have an application or offer, apply for the Holland Scholarship through that university's own scholarship portal (not through Nuffic directly)
4Step 4: Submit before the university's specific Holland Scholarship deadline (typically January–April, varies per university)
5Applications open November 1 each year - deadlines vary per institution
6Contact your target university's International Student Services or Scholarship Office to confirm participation and deadline for your cycle