Holland Scholarship
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The Holland Scholarship, now known as the NL Scholarship, is financial support to international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to study undergraduate or graduate in the Netherlands. The beneficiaries will receive a one-time payment of 5,496 USD (5,000 EUR = INR 4,53,311) for their first year of study. To be a recipient, international students must enroll in any of the participating universities.
| Field | Details |
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Offered By |
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in collaboration with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences (including Wittenborg University) |
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Amount Granted |
EUR 5,000 one-time grant (paid in the first year of study) |
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Type of Scholarship |
Merit-based partial scholarship for non-EEA students |
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Level of Program |
Bachelor's and Master's degree programs |
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Application Deadline |
Typically 1 May 2026 (may vary by institution) |
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International Students |
Yes, open to students from non-EEA countries |
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Official URL |
Apply for a full-time course in any of the participating higher education institutions
Meet the eligibility requirements specified by the institution of your choice
Be a first-time applicant to the Netherlands
There are research universities and applied sciences universities participating in the Holland Scholarship program for the year 2023 - 24, as listed below.
| University 1 | University 2 | University 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Leiden University | VU Amsterdam | University of Twente |
| Utrecht University | Radboud University | Wageningen University |
| University of Groningen | Tilburg University | Protestant Theological University |
| Maastricht University | Delft University of Technology | Theological University Apeldoorn |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Eindhoven University of Technology | Theological University |
| University 1 | University 2 | University 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aeres University of Applied Sciences | Amsterdam University of the Arts | ArtEZ Institute of the Arts |
| Design Academy Eindhoven | 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 | Inholland University of Applied Sciences | Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences |
| HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht | Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences | HAN University of Applied Sciences |
| NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences | Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences |
| HKU University of Applied Sciences | HZ University of Applied Sciences | Saxion University of Applied Sciences |
| Breda University of Applied Sciences | Codarts Rotterdam | Driestar educatief |
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Select your course and institution from the participating institutions
Visit the university website to see individual entry requirements
Complete the scholarship application form on the university website
Submit the required documents as per the university’s demand
The selection process slightly differs for the participating institutions. A general selection process will be as mentioned below:
The beneficiaries selected based on their academic merit and financial need
The motivation letter that explains the relevance of your study in the Netherlands is considered while processing the application
The quality and feasibility of your financial plan are assessed - you must demonstrate how you fund your studies
Students can raise queries regarding the Holland Scholarship by filling out the form
Phone: +31 (0)70 - 4260 260
You can call Monday to Thursday between 9.00-17.00 hrs, Friday between 9.00 hrs and 13.00 hrs.
Postal address:
Nuffic
PO Box 29777
2502 LT The Hague
The Netherlands
Visiting address:
Nuffic
Kortenaerkade 11
2518 AX The Hague
The Netherlands
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Disclaimer: The data on this page is gathered from the official website for the Holland Scholarship and multiple other sources for general information purposes only. For accurate and complete information, kindly refer to the official website since the facts and figures are prone to frequent updates.
Once you win the Holland Scholarship in an institution, it is mandatory to continue studies in that institution to get the benefits of the scholarship.
The Holland Scholarship offers a fixed amount varying from 5,000 - 15,000 EUR, depending on the institution’s choice and the student’s academic merits, but does not offer full coverage of the tuition fee.
The minimum scores required for the Holland Scholarship vary according to the institution of your admission in the Netherlands. While some institutions prioritize the student’s academic merit, others give preference to financial need.
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