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Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)

Partially FundedBachelorMaster's12–36 monthsVaries per university

The Orange Tulip Scholarship is a country-specific scholarship initiative between the Dutch government and Dutch universities, available to students from eligible countries including Indonesia. Benefits and amounts vary significantly per university - from a partial fee discount to a full scholarship. You must apply through your target university directly, not through Nuffic. Always check the current participating university list for Indonesia at nuffic.nl.

Quick info

Application status

Varies per university

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Netherlands
Bachelor, Master's
12–36 months
All disciplines (varies by university)
Open to: Indonesia, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Vietnam
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Varies per university: partial tuition fee waiver, full tuition waiver, or tuition + living allowance contribution
  • Example: TU Delft OTS - partial tuition discount for Indonesian students
  • Example: VU Amsterdam OTS - fee waiver + monthly stipend contribution
  • Check each participating university's OTS page for exact current benefit amount

Requirements

First degree: Not required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Indonesia, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Vietnam

Detailed requirements

  • - Indonesian citizen - currently residing in Indonesia (not already living abroad)
  • - Applying for a bachelor's or master's at a PARTICIPATING Dutch university (check: nuffic.nl/en/scholarships/orange-tulip-scholarship)
  • - Does not hold Dutch nationality or permanent Dutch residence permit
  • - Meets the chosen university's academic admission requirements (GPA, language certificate)
  • - Strong academic record - each university sets its own minimum threshold
  • - Note: benefit amounts and eligibility criteria differ per university - e.g., TU Delft OTS may cover partial tuition only, while other universities may offer different packages
  • - Typically cannot be combined with Holland Scholarship at the same university

Who can apply

Indonesian students (and other OTS-eligible nationalities) applying for bachelor's or master's programmes at participating Dutch universities, who want a partial or full tuition reduction.

Fields of study

All disciplines (varies by university)

Application window

Varies per university

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

Indonesia is an OTS eligible country
Benefits vary per university: partial fee waiver to full scholarship - check each university's OTS page
Apply through individual Dutch universities, NOT centrally through Nuffic
Dutch universities offering OTS for Indonesia (recent years): TU Delft, University of Groningen, Leiden University, VU Amsterdam, Wageningen University, Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus), HAN University, Saxion, The Hague University - list changes annually
Full updated list: nuffic.nl/en/scholarships/orange-tulip-scholarship

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Go to nuffic.nl/en/scholarships/orange-tulip-scholarship and select Indonesia to see which Dutch universities are currently offering OTS for Indonesian students
  2. 2Step 2: Choose a participating university and check their specific OTS page for eligibility, benefit amount, and application deadline
  3. 3Step 3: Apply for degree admission at the chosen Dutch university first
  4. 4Step 4: Submit the OTS application through the university's own scholarship portal (not through Nuffic directly)
  5. 5Deadlines are set by each university individually - typically January to April for September intake
  6. 6Contact the international admissions office of your target university for the current OTS application window
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