NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)

Country: Netherlands
Funding: Partial
Degree: Bachelor's, Master's
Dates: Opens 1 Nov 2026 · Deadline 1 Feb 2027 · 1 Feb or 1 May 2027 depending on the university (applications open 1 Nov 2026)
Study starts: Sep 2027

What it covers

€5,000 one-off grant in the first year

Who can apply

Nationality from outside the European Economic Area
Applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch institution
No previous degree from a Dutch institution

How to apply

Apply for admission to a participating Dutch programme
Apply for the NL Scholarship through that institution by its deadline

Documents you'll need

Admission application
Motivation letter
Transcripts

Official website

Details checked on 28 Sept 2026.