The Holland Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands. Are you ready for the chance of a lifetime? Apply for the Holland Scholarship!
About this scholarship
This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.
Grant award period
The grant is awarded for 1 year and can only be received once.
How to apply
Application criteria
Your nationality is non-EEA.
You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
You meet the specific requirements of the institution of your choice. You can find these on the website of the institution.
You do not have a degree from an education institution in the Netherlands.
Participating research universities and universities of applied sciences
Last year the universities mentioned below participated in Holland Scholarship. In October 2021 the participating universities for academic year 2022-2023 will be published on this website.
Participating research universities 2021-2022
Below is an overview of the Dutch research universities participating in the Holland Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. You can find the specific closing dates and the fields of study for this academic year on the website of the institution you want to apply to.
Delft University of Technology
Eindhoven University of Technology
Protestant Theological University
Theological University Apeldoorn
Participating universities of applied sciences 2021-2022
Below is an overview of the Dutch universities of applied sciences participating in the Holland Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Aeres University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam University of the Arts
Breda University of Applied Sciences
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Gerrit Rietveld Academie (pdf, 400 kB)
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
Inholland University of Applied Sciences
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
HAN University of Applied Sciences
HKU University of Applied Sciences
HZ University of Applied Sciences
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Deadlines
The application round for academic year 2022-2023 will open on 1 November 2021. The deadline for application is either 1 February 2022 or 1 May 2022. Please check the website of the institution of your choice to confirm the correct deadline.
Events
Do you want to study in the Netherlands? Join one of our online Study in Holland fairs free of charge. For more information and registration, please visit our events page.
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