NL Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2026
The NL Scholarship for International Students in the Netherlands 2026 offers partial funding of €5,000 for the first year of bachelor's or master's programmes. It is open to non-EEA nationals applying to participating Dutch universities, with application deadlines varying by institution and a final deadline of 10 August 2026.
Eligible Degrees
Medical
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
Netherlands
Eligible Courses
All subjects offered by the universities
NL Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2026
The NL Scholarship is a partial funding opportunity designed to attract international students from non-EEA countries to study in the Netherlands. It provides a one-time grant of €5,000 awarded only during the first year of study and is not a full-tuition scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a non-EEA national.
- Applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's programme at a participating Dutch higher education institution.
- Must meet the specific admission requirements of the chosen university.
- Cannot hold a prior degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.
Scholarship Value
The scholarship provides a one-time payment of €5,000, awarded only in the first year of study.
Application Process
- Choose a participating Dutch institution and programme.
- Apply for admission to the bachelor’s or master’s programme.
- Indicate interest in the NL Scholarship during the application or via the institution's scholarship portal.
- Submit required documents as per the university’s scholarship guidelines.
Application Deadline
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open. Deadlines vary by institution; applicants must visit the specific university website for exact deadline information. The overall final deadline for submission is 10 August 2026.
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