Sino-Dutch Scholarship
Bilateral scholarship programme for outstanding students wishing to study in the Netherlands for a minimum of one academic year at the Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD level. Currently suspended as the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science restructures its bilateral scholarship schemes into a comprehensive system.
Quick Facts
Status
Currently ClosedFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
No active application round currently scheduled
Country
NetherlandsAll Netherlands guidesEvery Netherlands scholarship in one place→About the Sino-Dutch Scholarship
The Sino-Dutch Scholarship is a bilateral exchange programme managed by Nuffic and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Its primary objective is the exchange of talent between the Netherlands and China under the banner of Excellence and Exchange.
The programme is specifically designed for exceptional students who intend to complete at least one full academic year of study or research in the Netherlands. Eligible study levels include Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral PhD programmes.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science decided not to hold a new application round. The ministry is currently reviewing its policy on international student mobility and reassessing all existing bilateral scholarship programmes.
As part of this policy shift, the current Sino-Dutch Scholarship arrangement expires and will be replaced by a new comprehensive funding scheme. The ministry plans to introduce this integrated scholarship system in the future with the goal of a swift operationalisation.
Despite the suspension of this specific programme, China remains a designated priority country within the broader International Knowledge and Talent Strategy of the Netherlands.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Promotes direct academic exchange between China and the Netherlands
Supported by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Covers multiple study tiers from undergraduate to doctoral research
Aligns with the priority status of China in Dutch international knowledge strategies
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Netherlands
The Netherlands remains a top destination for international researchers, though bilateral funding structures are undergoing national policy reviews.
Eligibility Requirements
3 requirements
Documents Checklist
2 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Monitor official Nuffic announcements regarding the new integrated scholarship scheme
Check for updates on future calls for applications once the new regulations are operationalised
Submit inquiries directly to Nuffic via sds@nuffic.nl
Application Timeline
Academic Year 2024-2025
Programme Suspension
No application round is held due to policy restructuring by the ministry.
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Check the official Nuffic website regularly for updates on the replacement scholarship scheme
Email sds@nuffic.nl directly for specific inquiries regarding the transition period
Prepare academic records and language test scores in advance for future Dutch scholarship calls
Explore alternative Dutch funding options such as the NL Scholarship while this programme is restructured
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions - click any to expand
No. There is no active application round for the academic year 2024-2025 as the Dutch Ministry of Education is restructuring its bilateral scholarship programmes.
Yes. The current arrangement expires and will be replaced by a new integrated scholarship scheme that the ministry will announce in the future.
You can reach out directly to Nuffic by sending an email to sds@nuffic.nl.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around To be confirmed. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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