Erasmus University NL Scholarship Netherlands 2025-2026

The Erasmus University NL Scholarship, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, along with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, supports outstanding non-EEA students pursuing English-taught degree programs in the Netherlands. Designed to promote academic excellence and international education, this prestigious scholarship offers talented individuals the opportunity to study in a dynamic and globally recognized academic environment. By providing financial assistance, the NL Scholarship enables students to focus on their studies and contribute to the vibrant international community in Holland.

Scholarship amount and payment:

The Erasmus University NL scholarship amounts from € 5,000 up to € 10,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.

The scholarship will only be rewarded if you start studying in the same programme for which you have applied, have been granted admission and awarded the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

• You are a national of a non-EEA country (not holding an extra EEA nationality) and hence you have to pay the institutional tuition fee.
• You have never been enrolled as a full degree student at an educational institution in the Netherlands.
• You have not obtained a diploma at an educational institution in the Netherlands.
• You are or will be accepted for one of the bachelor programmes of ESSB.
• You are considered an excellent applicant, as apparent from your motivation and grade point average at the moment of application (demonstrated through your academic record). The rule of thumb is that the average grade should be the equivalent to the Dutch grade of 8.0 on the Dutch grading scale of 1 to 10. 

How to Apply:

• The application consists of a motivation letter (one page maximum) where the candidate answers two questions:
• Why do you need the scholarship?
• Why should you be considered an excellent applicant? 
• The answer to the latter question can, but does not have to, include grades.
• Applying for the Erasmus University NL scholarship is possible from November 1st, 2024. The application for the scholarship must:
• be submitted before May 1st, 2025;
• be submitted through the EUR Admissions PortalOpens external (not through email!). You can submit your motivation letter for NL Scholarship while applying for a bachelor programme through the portal. Please keep an eye on the application deadline of the bachelor programme of your choice.
• Please be aware that a scholarship can only be granted after being admitted to the bachelor programme. In case you have not yet finished your studies, you may get a conditional offer. 
• Evaluation
• All applicants will be informed about the decision before June 1, 2025. Instruction on further steps accepting the scholarship will follow. 

Deadline: May 1st, 2025