NL Scholarship for International Students 2026 in Netherlands

The NL Scholarship is aimed at attracting international students from non-EEA countries to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees at participating Dutch universities.

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Eligibility Criteria for the Holland Scholarship for International Students in the Netherlands:

Applicants must:

• Be a non-EEA (European Economic Area) national.
• Be applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at a participating Dutch higher education institution.
• Meet the specific admission requirements of the chosen institution (check the university’s official website).
• Not hold a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.

Value of the Scholarship:

The NL Scholarship provides a one-time payment of €5,000, awarded only in the first year of study, and is not a full-tuition scholarship.

Application Process:

• Application Process
• Choose a participating Dutch institution and programme.
• Apply for admission to the bachelor’s or master’s programme.
• Indicate your interest in the NL Scholarship during the application or on the institution’s scholarship portal.
• Submit any required documents as per the university’s scholarship guidelines.

Application Deadline:

• Applications for 2026-2027 are now open.
• Deadlines vary by institution.
  • Visit the website of the university you are applying to for exact deadline information.