NL Scholarship 2027 (Netherlands)

Overview

The NL Scholarship is a partial award for international students from outside the European Economic Area who want to do a Bachelor’s or Masters at one of 36 participating Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences. The award is a one-time EUR 5,000 grant for the first year, intended to take the edge off Dutch international tuition. Each participating institution administers its own selection. The 2027 cycle closes 1 February 2027 (varies slightly by institution; check the specific university’s date).

Benefits

• EUR 5,000 grant paid in the first year of your Bachelor’s or Masters.
• May be combined with other scholarships at most participating institutions.
• Applied as a tuition reduction or, in some cases, paid as a stipend, depending on the institution.

Eligibility

• Citizen of a country outside the European Economic Area, EU, or Switzerland.
• Applying for a full Bachelor’s or Masters at one of the 36 NL Scholarship participating institutions.
• Meeting the academic admission requirements of your chosen programme.
• Not already enrolled at the same institution in a previous Bachelor’s or Masters (the award is for new students only).
• Each institution can add its own criteria (e.g., specific country priorities, programme restrictions).

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen Dutch programme through Studielink or the institution’s direct portal.
2. Open the NL Scholarship page at the source link to see the list of participating institutions and their specific scholarship application instructions.
3. Apply to the NL Scholarship through your chosen institution’s process (often a short additional form alongside admission).
4. Submit before your institution’s deadline (most close 1 February 2027).
5. Decisions arrive together with or shortly after your admission decision.