NL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship) for International Students in the Netherlands

Updated February 18, 2026 Open
Deadline
May 1, 2026
Country
Netherlands
Institution
Multiple Dutch Universities (Delft, Amsterdam, Leiden, Utrecht, Groningen)
Value
EUR 5,000 one-time grant for the first year of study
Level
undergraduate, masters
Eligibility
International Students
Field
Any/All fields of study

About

The NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship), funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, provides EUR 5,000 to non-EEA international students studying bachelors or masters programmes at participating Dutch institutions.

Eligibility

Must be a non-EEA national. Apply for a full-time bachelors or masters programme at a participating Dutch institution. Must not have previously obtained a degree from a Dutch institution.

Additional Information

Deadlines vary by institution (February 1 or May 1). Apply directly to your chosen participating institution. Can be combined with other scholarships.

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