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Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship

Fully FundedMaster's12–24 monthsOpen · closes ~1 Feb 2027

The Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship covers full tuition and a monthly living allowance (~€800/month) for the full duration of the Master's programme. One of the few fully funded Dutch university scholarships. Requires top 5% academic standing. Apply through the UM application portal as part of your Master's application.

Host University

Maastricht UniversityMaastricht University

Quick info

Application status

Open · closes ~1 Feb 2027
Netherlands
Master's
12–24 months
Apply on official site

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

What you get

  • Full tuition fee
  • Monthly living allowance (~€800/month - verify current rate on UM website)
  • Full scholarship for entire Master's programme duration (1–2 years)
Monthly: ~€800/month living allowance + full tuition (verify on UM website)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified

Detailed requirements

  • - Non-EEA nationality (EEA students are not eligible)
  • - Applying for any Master's programme at Maastricht University - most programmes are eligible
  • - Outstanding academic achievement: top 5% of undergraduate cohort (GPA equivalent ~3.9/4.0 or 9.0+/10)
  • - Strong motivation and clear future leadership/impact potential
  • - Must apply within the same application cycle as your Master's admission
  • - Check: maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/before-you-arrive/scholarships-and-loans

Who can apply

Exceptional non-EEA international students in the top 5% of their undergraduate class seeking a Master's degree at Maastricht University.

Fields of study

All disciplines - Master's programmes at Maastricht University

Application window

Open · closes ~1 Feb 2027

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

Award covers full tuition + monthly living allowance for entire Master's duration
One of the only fully funded options for non-EEA students at UM

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Apply for Master's admission at Maastricht University via the UM application portal
  2. 2Step 2: In the application portal, complete the scholarship section for the NL-High Potential Scholarship
  3. 3Step 3: Provide academic transcripts, CV, scholarship motivation letter, and two reference letters
  4. 4Step 4: Submit before the scholarship deadline - typically February 1 for September intake (confirm on UM portal)
  5. 5Contact: scholarships@maastrichtuniversity.nl
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Maastricht University

Maastricht University

Netherlands

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