The NL Scholarship 2024-2025 is now open, offering an incredible opportunity for international students outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the Netherlands.

Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science and supported by various Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, this scholarship can significantly reduce the financial burden of studying abroad, just like the one of Adamawa State Scholarship Trust Fund (ASSTF).

Scholarship Overview

What is the NL Scholarship?

Previously known as the Holland Scholarship, the NL Scholarship is a financial aid program designed to support non-EEA students in their pursuit of higher education in the Netherlands. The scholarship provides €5,000 for the first year of study, which can help cover tuition fees or living expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the NL Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a non-EEA country.
• Apply for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at a participating Dutch university.
• Meet the specific admission requirements of the chosen institution.
• Not hold a degree from a Dutch educational institution.

Participating Institutions

The list of participating institutions varies each year. Here is an overview of some Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year:

Research Universities

• Leiden University: Leiden University NL Scholarship
• Utrecht University: Utrecht University Holland Scholarship
• University of Groningen: University of Groningen Holland Scholarship
• Erasmus University Rotterdam: Erasmus University Holland Scholarship
• Maastricht University: Maastricht University Scholarships
• VU Amsterdam: VU Amsterdam Scholarships
• Radboud University: Radboud University NL Scholarship
• Tilburg University: Tilburg University NL Scholarship
• Delft University of Technology: Delft University NL Scholarship
• Eindhoven University of Technology: Eindhoven University Scholarships
• University of Twente: University of Twente NL Scholarship
• Wageningen University: Wageningen University Scholarships
• Theological University Apeldoorn: Theological University Apeldoorn NL Scholarship
• Theological University Kampen: Theological University Kampen NL Scholarship

Universities of Applied Sciences

• Aeres University of Applied Sciences: Aeres University Scholarship
• Amsterdam University of the Arts: Amsterdam University Scholarships
• ArtEZ Institute of the Arts: ArtEZ Institute Scholarships
• Breda University of Applied Sciences: Breda University Scholarships
• Codarts Rotterdam: Codarts Rotterdam Scholarships
• Design Academy Eindhoven: Design Academy Eindhoven NL Scholarship
• Driestar educatief: Driestar Educatief Scholarships
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences: Fontys University NL Scholarship
• Gerrit Rietveld Academie: Gerrit Rietveld Scholarships
• The Hague University of Applied Sciences: The Hague University Scholarships
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences: Hanze University Scholarships
• Hotelschool The Hague: Hotelschool The Hague Scholarships
• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences: Rotterdam University Scholarships
• HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht: HU University Scholarships
• Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences: Amsterdam University Scholarships
• HAN University of Applied Sciences: HAN University Scholarships
• HKU University of Applied Sciences: HKU University Scholarships
• HZ University of Applied Sciences: HZ University Scholarships
• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences: NHL Stenden University Scholarships
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Saxion University Scholarships
• University of the Arts, The Hague: University of the Arts Scholarships
• Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences: Van Hall Larenstein Scholarships
• Zuyd University of Applied Sciences: Zuyd University Scholarships

Application Process

To apply for the NL Scholarship, follow these steps:

1. Research Participating Institutions: Check the websites of participating Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences for detailed application procedures and deadlines.
2. Prepare Your Application: Ensure you meet all admission requirements and gather necessary documents.
3. Submit Your Application: Apply through the institution’s online portal before the specified deadline.

For more details on the application process, visit the NL Scholarship information page and the websites of the participating institutions.