NL Scholarship
A €5,000 first-year award for non-EEA students starting a full-time bachelor's or master's at one of the participating Dutch universities or universities of applied sciences (formerly the Holland Scholarship).
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Netherlands
Funding
€5,000, paid in the first year of study. It is not a full-tuition scholarship.
Eligible applicants
Non-EEA students applying to a full-time bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch institution
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Overview
NL Scholarship is offered by Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science / Nuffic for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Netherlands. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
€5,000 in the first year
Included
Full tuition fees
Not included
€5,000, paid in the first year of study. It is not a full-tuition scholarship. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-EEA nationality.
- International eligibility
- EEA nationals are not eligible. The list of participating institutions changes each year.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
- Previous qualification
- No degree from a Dutch institution yet.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- Participating Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences (list published each year)
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Study format
- Full-time programme.
Official eligibility summary
Non-EEA nationals applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's programme at a participating Dutch institution who meet that institution's admission requirements and do not already hold a degree from a Dutch institution.
Applicant profile
- Non-EEA students applying to a full-time bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch institution
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Netherlands
Current-cycle criteria
- Non-EEA nationals applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's programme at a participating Dutch institution who meet that institution's admission requirements and do not already hold a degree from a Dutch institution.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Documents set by the institution you apply to
How to apply
- 1
Check that your target institution takes part this year
- 2
Apply for admission to the institution, then follow its NL Scholarship instructions and deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications for 2026–27 opened on 1 November 2025; closing dates are set by each institution. Check the page for the next round.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science / Nuffic
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.