NL Scholarship 2027–2028

The NL Scholarship is a first-year award funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and participating universities. The national programme lists applications as open for 2027–2028. Each institution sets its own eligible programmes, application process and deadline.

• Hold a nationality outside the European Economic Area.
• Apply to a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at a participating institution and satisfy its requirements.
• Applicants who already have a degree from a Dutch education institution are ineligible.

The award is €5,000 in the first year. Budget for the rest of your tuition and living costs when comparing institutions.

1. Open Study in NL’s participating institution list for 2027–2028.
2. Follow the link to your institution and check eligible programmes, deadlines and whether a separate scholarship form is required.
3. Submit the admission and funding documents according to the institution’s instructions.