Overview
Utrecht University’s NL scholarship offers €5,000, €10,000, or €15,000 for the first year, but recipients must demonstrate they can cover additional tuition and living expenses. Application Deadline: 1 February 2027 at 23:59 CET Tell Me About The Award: The NL Scholarship at Utrecht University is for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) … Read more
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Utrecht University’s NL scholarship offers €5,000, €10,000, or €15,000 for the first year, but recipients must demonstrate they can cover additional tuition and living expenses.
Application Deadline: 1 February 2027 at 23:59 CET
Tell Me About The Award:
The NL Scholarship at Utrecht University is for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to study an eligible international Master’s programme at Utrecht University.
The scholarship provides €5,000, €10,000 or €15,000 , paid during the first year of study . It is not a full scholarship and does not cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The scholarship is available only for international Master’s programmes at Utrecht University that specifically participate in the NL Scholarship scheme.
Applicants should check the “Tuition fees and financial support” section of their chosen Master’s programme to confirm that the scholarship is available.
Type:
Master’s scholarship.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
Not hold an EU/EEA passport .
Not be eligible for the Dutch student grant and loan system.
Not be eligible for statutory tuition fees.
Never have been enrolled at an educational institution in the Netherlands, except that participation in an exchange programme in the Netherlands does not make an applicant ineligible.
Apply for an international Master’s programme at Utrecht University that participates in the NL Scholarship.
Meet the academic, documentation and language requirements of the selected Master’s programme.
Applicants must also demonstrate that they can finance the remaining tuition and living costs for the full duration of their Master’s programme. A Statement of Financial Resources is required.
How Are Applicants Selected?
Applications are assessed based on:
Academic background.
Motivation for studying in the Netherlands and at Utrecht University.
The quality and feasibility of the applicant’s financial plan.
Selection starts after the deadline, with results expected by mid-April .
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Applicants from outside the EEA who meet the scholarship requirements are eligible.
The EEA consists of the EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway .
Where Will the Award Be Taken?
At Utrecht University, Netherlands , on an eligible international Master’s programme.
How Many Awards?
The number of scholarships is not specified in the provided information.
What Is the Benefit of the Award?
The scholarship provides one of three possible amounts:
€5,000
€10,000
€15,000
The selected amount is paid in the first year only , even if the Master’s programme lasts two years.
It does not cover all tuition and living expenses. Applicants must demonstrate how they will finance the remaining costs.
How Long Will the Award Last?
The scholarship is paid once during the first year of study .
For a two-year Master’s programme, students do not receive the scholarship again in the second year.
How to Apply:
Choose an eligible Master’s programme at Utrecht University.
Confirm that the programme participates in the NL Scholarship.
Apply through Studielink for admission.
Complete the university application through OSIRIS .
Submit the required admission documents.
Pay the admission application fee if applicable.
In OSIRIS, locate “NL Scholarship.”
Select “View/Edit” for the scholarship linked to your chosen programme.
Complete and submit the NL Scholarship application.
Complete the Statement of Financial Resources , demonstrating how you will cover the remaining costs for the full programme duration.
Utrecht recommends applying early. Applications submitted between 27 January and 1 February cannot be corrected or supplemented if information is missing or incorrect.
Visit the Application Webpage for Details
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