NL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship)
The NL Scholarship provides a 5,000 euro financial contribution for international students from outside the EEA pursuing a full-time bachelor's or master's degree at participating Dutch higher education institutions.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Partial FundingDeadline
Varies by participating institution
Country
NetherlandsAll Netherlands guidesEvery Netherlands scholarship in one place→About the NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship, formerly known as the Holland Scholarship, is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science alongside participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
The award amounts to 5,000 euros. Students receive this amount during the first year of their studies. This is a partial contribution and not a full-tuition scholarship.
Applicants must hold non-EEA nationality and must not hold a prior degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.
The scholarship is available for full-time bachelor's and master's programmes at participating institutions. The list of participating schools changes annually.
Applications are submitted directly to the chosen participating institution rather than a central national portal, and applicants must meet the specific criteria set by their chosen university.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Provides direct financial support toward studying in the Netherlands
Open to both research universities and universities of applied sciences
Applicable for both bachelor's and master's degree levels
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Netherlands
The Netherlands offers thousands of English-taught programmes and a multicultural student environment.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
1 document required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Select a participating research university or university of applied sciences for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Check the specific institutional deadline and eligibility criteria on the chosen university website.
Apply directly through the individual university application system.
Application Timeline
1 November 2025
Application Opening
For the 2026-2027 academic year
Varies
Institutional Deadlines
Set individually by each participating university
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Confirm whether your chosen university is on the participating list for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Check the specific internal deadline of your target institution because deadlines vary.
Review individual university websites for specific fields of study covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions - click any to expand
No. The scholarship amounts to 5,000 euros and is paid in the first year of studies as a partial contribution.
Yes, provided you hold non-EEA nationality and meet all other institutional and national criteria.
You apply directly to your chosen participating Dutch research university or university of applied sciences, not through a central portal.
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Head to the official portal and start your application today.
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