L-EARN for Impact Scholarship (School of Social and Behavioral Sciences) at Erasmus University Rotterdam 2025

L-EARN for Impact Scholarship at Erasmus University Rotterdam 2025

The L-EARN for Impact Scholarship is offered by the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Erasmus University Rotterdam for master's degree programmes. This scholarship is open to students from developing countries who have relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be from one of the developing countries.
• Applicants must enroll in one of the master's programs offered at the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
• Applicants must register by September 1 of the academic year for which they are applying for the scholarship.
• Applicants must exhibit excellent academic standing in their bachelor's program (at least grade 8.0 on a Dutch grading scale).
• Applicants must have relevant working experience after earning the bachelor's degree.
• Applicants must demonstrate why this scholarship will help them study at ESSB.
• They should include a budget plan that outlines how much money they expect to spend each month.

Application Process

The scholarship application should include the following components:

• Completed Scholarship application form
• Motivation letter (max. 1 A4, PDF format)
  • Respond to the following questions: "Why do you need the Scholarship?", "Why should you be considered an excellent candidate?", "What’s your recent relevant work experience after earning a Bachelor’s degree?"
• Curriculum Vitae (PDF format)
• Budget plan (PDF format)

Value of the Scholarship

The successful candidates can avail of the following benefits:

• EUR 17,500
• Additional fee waiver.

Apply for the L-EARN for Impact Scholarship