Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, with Dutch universities
NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)
A one-off scholarship in the first year for talented students from outside the European Economic Area, given by participating Dutch universities Source 1Source 2.
Students from outside the EEA who have never studied at a Dutch institution, exchanges aside Source 1Source 2. Not every programme takes part: check the programme’s page Source 2.
What it covers
A one-off amount paid in the first year, even in a two-year programme Source 2. The programme gives 2,112 scholarships a year through 47 Dutch institutions Source 1.
Amounts stated on the official page
€5,000, 10,000 or 15,000 onceAt Utrecht University, in the first yearYear: 2027/28 Source 2
Only as the official page states them, for the year shown. They change from year to year.
How to apply
Apply to a participating programme, then apply for the scholarship through that university; at Utrecht University it is a form in your online application account Source 2.
Documents the official page asks for
The official page does not list the documents: read the call. “Add to my applications” starts with our usual scholarship checklist, which you can change.
Deadlines by cycle
Cycle: 2027/28Deadline varies
Set by each university. At Utrecht University: before 1 February, 23:59 CET, for master’s programmes starting on 1 September 2027 Source 2.
Sources
Every fact on this page carries the number of its source. All are official pages, read on the date above.
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