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Application Deadline: Varying by Institution
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 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 and universities of applied sciences
The list of participating universities changes every year. Below you can find an overview of the Dutch research universities participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Participating research universities 2026-2027
Below is an overview of the Dutch research universities participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2026-2027 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 2026-2027
Below is an overview of the Dutch universities of applied sciences participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
For More Information:
- Sasol Foundation Mainstream Bursary Programme 2027 for Young South Africans (Fully Funded) – Scholarship Opportunities
- Italy Government Scholarships 2026-27 (Funded)
- Bucharest Summer University School in Romania 2026 (Fully Funded)
- Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for early-career researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa. – Scholarship Opportunities
- SAICA’s Thuthuka Bursary Fund 2027 for aspiring Chartered Accountants – South Africa – Scholarship Opportunities
- Women for Africa Foundation Learn Africa Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for young African women (Fully Funded) – Scholarship Opportunities
- DAAD GROW – Global Research Opportunities for the South Scholarships 2026 for early career researchers. – Scholarship Opportunities
