Application Deadline: Varying by Institution
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Holland (NL) Scholarships. The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.
Application criteria
- Your nationality is non-EEA.
- You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
- You meet the specific requirements of the institution of your choice. You can find these on the website of the institution.
- You do not have a degree from an education institution in the Netherlands.
Participating research universities 2024-2025
Below is an overview of the Dutch research universities participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. You can find the specific closing dates and the fields of study for this academic year on the website of the institution you want to apply to.
Participating universities of applied sciences 2024-2025
Below is an overview of the Dutch universities of applied sciences participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year.
For More Information:
- The One Young World Leading Scholarship Program 2026 for emerging Young Leaders (Fully Funded to One Young World Summit in CapeTown, South Africa.)
- DAAD 2026 Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture in Germany (Funded) – Scholarship Opportunities
- The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Scholarship Program 2027 for Master’s & PhD study in South Korea (Fully Funded)
- Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2026/2027 for Master’s and PhD Study in Germany (Fully Funded) – Scholarship Opportunities
- The DAAD STEM Master’s Scholarships 2026 for Students from Developing Countries (Funded) – Scholarship Opportunities
- University of Auckland International Excellence Scholarship 2026-27 in New Zealand
- Seoul National University Scholarships 2027 in South Korea (Fully Funded)
