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Holland Scholarship (NL Scholarship)

Applications closed Masters,Bachelor Partially Funded
Award On request Confirm the latest award details on the official scholarship page.
Deadline June 1, 2025 Deadline passed
Duration 3 Years How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type Partially Funded Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.

About this scholarship

What this award covers and who it is designed to support.

• The Holland Scholarship is a prestigious national-level grant aimed at attracting talented international (non-EEA) students to study in the Netherlands.
• It is a collaboration between the Dutch Ministry, Nuffic, and select universities. The scholarship provides financial support in the form of a one-time grant during the first year of study. Each participating institution manages its own application and selection process.

Scholarship details

Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.

Study level

Masters,Bachelor

Field of study

Computer Science & IT

Host country

Netherlands

Competition

Medium

Opens

March 1, 2025

Eligibility

Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • Non-EEA nationality (not from EU/EEA/Switzerland) 
  • Applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at a participating Dutch institution

Must not have a prior degree from a Dutch institution 

Application requirements

Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.

The requirements are as follows:

  • Admission confirmed to a participating program
  • Submit a separate scholarship application through the university’s portal; may include:
    • Motivation letter
    • Academic transcripts
    • CV/resume
    • Letters of recommendation
    • Language proficiency evidence (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL)

Financial plan (if required) 

What is covered

Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.

The scholarship includes coverage for:

One-off grant, intended to assist with tuition and/or living expenses during the first year of study