20+ Scholarship Schemes at Top 10 University in Netherlands

Studying in the Netherlands is a great option to pursue high-quality education. The country is one of the most attractive places to study for international students. Besides the high-quality of education in Dutch universities, studying at a Dutch university is considered affordable. It also has an international and multicultural environment which is great for anyone who’s come across to study in Netherlands. Living expenses in this country are considered cheap, too. In addition to the cheapness, there are plenty of scholarship opportunities you can get to cover some or all of your expenses during your study and stay in the Netherlands.

1. Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology, also known as TU Delft, is the largest and oldest Dutch public technological university, located in Delft, Netherlands. It counts as one of the best universities for engineering and technology worldwide, typically seen within the top 20. It is repeatedly considered the best university of technology in the country. With 8 faculties and numerous research institutes, it hosts over 19,000 students (undergraduate and postgraduate), more than 2,900 scientists, and more than 2,100 support and management staff. TU Delft was established in 1842 and has now become the 52^nd best university worldwide according to QS World University Rankings 2019.

TU Delft aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Because of this, it has established several scholarship programs specifically designed to offer talented and motivated international students the opportunity to pursue a degree at TU Delft. The scholarships are offered to MSc students of all TU Delft faculties.

• Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships
• Sub-Saharan Africa Excellence Scholarships
• Holland Scholarship

Other scholarships are offered per faculty. These faculty-specific scholarships include:

• TU Delft Excellence Scholarship
• Orange Tulip Scholarship
• Fulbright Scholarship
• QuTech Scholarship
• Faculty Scholarship
• Talent Scholarship
• Merit Scholarship

Find out more about the scholarships offered at TU Delft on the Scholarships page of the official website, at www.tudelft.nl.

2. University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most prominent research-led universities. It is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and was established in 1632, making it the third-oldest university in the country. It is also one of the largest research universities in Europe with over 31,000 students, over 4,000 staff and over 1,300 Ph.D. students. The University is organized into 7 faculties with the main campus located in central Amsterdam and a few faculties located in adjacent boroughs. The University of Amsterdam ranks within the top 3 universities in Netherlands and 57^th in the world according to QS World University Rankings 2019.

The University of Amsterdam has established two scholarship programs specifically designed to offer talented and motivated non-EU/EEU students the opportunity to pursue a degree at the University of Amsterdam. These scholarship programs are the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship and the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

A variety of scholarships are also offered in each faculty, to international students. Choose a faculty below to find out more about faculty-specific scholarships.

• Economics and Business
• Humanities
• Law
• Science
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

In addition, other forms of financial support are available to students. In some cases, students may also make use of the Dutch government’s system of student loans (studiefinanciering).

Visit the Scholarships and Loans page to find out more about the offered financial support at the University of Amsterdam, at www.uva.nl.

3. Eindhoven University of Technology

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a research university specializing in engineering science and technology. It is located in Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands, and is operated in English. The University is a Dutch member of the EuroTech Universities Alliance, a strategic partnership of leading universities of science and technology in Europe. Established in 1956, Eindhoven University of Technology has been consistently ranked among the top 5 universities in Netherlands and ranks 99^th in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2019.

Eindhoven University of Technology offers a variety of scholarships and grants opportunities to both its undergraduate and graduate students. The undergraduate scholarships are aimed at international students who wish to be enrolled in a Bachelor’s program at TU/e. The grant-finder may offer some possibilities. Another search engine for scholarships is the European Commission site, the scholarship portal.

Graduate students admitted to a Master’s degree program at TU/e are also offered the opportunity to win a scholarship. Students from countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) may be eligible for a grant or loan from the Dutch government. Find out if you qualify for the opportunity by visiting the DUO website.

Other international organizations may also offer financial support for your study abroad. UNESCO, UNDP, Unido, the World Bank, OECD, the Asian Development Bank, and/or the European Union may have an office in your country or else can be contacted through their main office.

Visit the Scholarships and Grants page of Eindhoven University of Technology’s website, at www.tue.nl, to find out more about the scholarship programs at TU/e.

4. University of Groningen

The University of Groningen is a public research university in the city of Groningen, Netherlands. It has a high reputation for academic teaching and research and a large international network.  The University has a rich academic tradition dating back to 1614. It provides high-quality education and research in a broad range of disciplines. The University of Groningen has 11 faculties, 9 graduate schools, 27 research centers and institutes, and more than 175-degree programs. It ranks 120^th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2019 and 4^th in the Netherlands.

The University is committed to recognizing excellence in academic achievement by offering a number of scholarships for international students and researchers. Several scholarships are available for international students who are motivated to study Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs, as well as for exchanges, short courses, and research stays at the University of Groningen.

Besides scholarships awarded by the University, a number of grants awarded by the Dutch government, the EU, and national/international organizations, such as World Bank or the Ford Foundation, can be used for study or research at the University of Groningen as well. For a complete list of all available grants, visit the Grantfinder page on the University’s website (www.rug.nl).

5. Leiden University

Founded in the city of Leiden (Netherlands) in 1575, Leiden University is the oldest university in the country. It has 7 faculties (6 in Leiden and one in The Hague) and over 50 departments. The University is a member of the Coimbra Group, the Europaeum, and the League of European Research Universities. It houses more than 40 national and international research institutes. Leiden University is one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. It ranks among the top 5 universities in the Netherlands and ranks 122^nd globally according to the QS World University Rankings 2019.

There are a number of scholarships available for study, research, and internships abroad. All the available scholarships managed by Leiden University can be found on the Scholarships page. Use the filters to search for scholarships that are relevant to you.

Other scholarships funded by other than Leiden University are:

• Worldwide: Beursopener
• Within Europe: European Funding Guide and Scholarshipportal EU
• Canada: Scholarships in Canada
• China: Scholarships in China
• Germany: German Academic Exchange Studies (DAAD)
• Italy: Study in Italy
• Japan: Study in Japan, Japan Study Support and Japan Student Service Organization
• Taiwan: Study in Taiwan and Taiwan Embassy
• United Kingdom: British Council
• United States: Fulbright

Visit the Financial Matters page on the Leiden University’s website www.universiteitleiden.nl).

6. Utrecht University

Utrecht University is one of the oldest yet most prestigious universities in the Netherlands. It was established in 1636 and is located in Utrecht. The University is research comprised of 7 faculties that collectively cover the full spectrum of research and education. It has approximately 30,000 students, 6,700 staff members, more than 600 professors, 49 Bachelor’s programs, 147 Master’s programs, and makes 8,000 publications per year. Utrecht University ranks among the top 10 universities in the country and 124^th in the QS World University Rankings 2019.

Utrecht University, the Dutch Government, and other organizations offer scholarships, fellowships, and grants to students for their studies at Utrecht University. Below is a list of the scholarships that are most often used by international students at Utrecht University.

• Utrecht Excellence Scholarships
• Bright Minds Fellowships
• Holland Scholarship
• Orange Tulip Scholarship – for Chinese students only
• Utrecht Sylff Scholarships – for outstanding graduates from University College Utrecht and Business Economics (UU)
• Student grant and loan system
• Tuition fee loan
• Erasmus+ Master loans
• Canadian student loans
• US Federal loans
• NN Future Matters Scholarship – for full-time students in the field of finance, risk management or economics
• Geosciences scholarship
• Law Economics and Governance International Talent Scholarship

Visit the Grants and Scholarships page to find out more about the scholarship opportunities at Utrecht University. learn more about the University at www.uu.nl.

7. Wageningen University and Research

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a Dutch public university located in Wageningen, Netherlands. It consists of Wageningen University and the former agricultural research institutes (Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek (DLO)) of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture. WUR trains specialists (BSc, MSc, and Ph.D.) in life and social sciences and focuses its research on scientific, social, and commercial problems in the field of life sciences and natural resources. In the field of life sciences, agricultural and environmental science, the University is considered world-class. WUR has about 12,000 students from over 100 countries. It is also a member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS) university network.

For students in Wageningen University, there are several options for acquiring scholarships that cover some or all of the costs of a study program at the University. Nevertheless, the acquisition of a scholarship is often a lengthy process. Applicants should therefore contact possible donors at a very early stage. There are three types of scholarships to finance your study in Wageningen:

• Scholarships that invite students that are accepted
• The Anne van den Ban Scholarship Fund
• The Orange Knowledge Program (OKP)
• Excellence Program (MSc / Non-EEA)
• WUFP Waiver Program (MSc / Non-EEA)
• Scholarships you have to apply for yourself
• Holland Scholarship
• DUO – Study Grant (only for EU-students)
• Africa Scholarship Program (ASP)
• Scholarships from other countries
• Chile
• China
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Guatemala
• Indonesia
• Mexico
• Panama
• Thailand
• Ukraine

The overview of each scholarship program can be found on the Scholarships page of the University’s website.

The Nuffic NESO and the Scholarship Portal also offers an online search engine for those who want to study in the Netherlands and are looking for financial aid. The websites contain information on a range of Dutch scholarships for foreign students.

Learn more about Wageningen University and Research at www.wur.nl.

8. University of Twente

The University of Twente is a public research university located in Enschede, Netherlands. It offers degrees in the fields of social sciences, exact sciences and is highly specialized in engineering. The University is ranked 172^nd in the QS World University Rankings 2019 and is considered one of the best universities in the Netherlands. It collaborates with Delft University of Technology, the Eindhoven University of Technology, and the Wageningen University and Research Center under the umbrella of 4TU and is also a partner in the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).

Excellent students enrolled in one of the programs at the University of Twente may be eligible for a scholarship or grant. These scholarships and grants vary from government grants to funding by organizations or private donors. The University’s faculties and the UT Scholarship Foundation also offer a limited number of excellence scholarships.

• University of Twente Scholarship
• Holland Scholarship
• LDPD Indonesia
• StuNed – Master
• Nuffic’s Orange Knowledge Programs (NFP)
• Orange Knowledge Program (OKP)
• StuNed – Short Courses
• Education for Nature Program (EFN) – Professional Development Grant (PDG)
• WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships for Nature Conservation
• Orange Tulip Scholarship Indonesia
• ITC Foundation Scholarship
• ITC Excellence Scholarship Program
• ASML Technology Scholarship
• ITTO Fellowship Program
• Erasmus_ Master Loan Scheme

Details on each scholarship program can be found on the Find Your Scholarship page. Learn more about the University of Twente at www.utwente.nl.

9. Erasmus University Rotterdam

Erasmus University Rotterdam is a public university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It has 7 faculties and focuses on the areas of health, wealth, governance, and culture. Established in 1913, Erasmus University Rotterdam has become one of the most prestigious universities nationally, regionally, and globally. It is ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings 2019.

There is a number of financial aid options that you can choose from to help with financing your studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam. These options include scholarships and grants, loans, and extra financial support such as exceptional (family) circumstances, top sports, volunteering work, a board year for a student organization, and a board year for a committee or council.

The loan options include Sallie Mae (American) and DUO finance (EU/EAA and Swiss). Meanwhile, the scholarships and grants option is divided into two groups, which are scholarships for:

• Students from abroad
• CSC – Scholarship for Ph.D.’s
• Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship
• Erasmus Education Fund (EEF)
• Erasmus Trustfonds Scholasrhip
• EUR Excellence Scholarship
• Excellence Scholarship for non-EEA students
• Fulbright
• Holland Scholarship
• ISS Hardship Fund
• ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent Students
• Joint Japan World Bank Scholarships (JJWBGS)
• LPDP
• MENA Scholarship Program (MSP)
• NN Future Matters Scholarship
• Orange Knowledge Program (OKP)
• Orange Tulip Scholarship
• StuNed
• Students studying at EUR
• A. van Beek Fonds
• ATP Fund
• Cultural Agreements
• DIA-Stipendium
• Erasmus+ Grant
• Erasmus School of Economics Additional Scholarship
• Erasmus School of Economics Scholarship
• Faculty grants
• Erasmus School of Social and Behavioral Study Mobility Grant
• Fulbright
• Holland Scholarship
• Housing Anywhere
• ESHCC International Fund Culture Studies
• ESHCC International Fund History
• Netherlands-Asia Honors Summer School
• Prins Bernard Cultuurfonds
• Schwarzman Scholar Program’
• VSBfonds

Details on each scholarship and grant program as well as other scholarship and grant programs can be found on the Scholarships and Grants page. Learn more about Erasmus University Rotterdam at www.eur.nl.

10. Radboud University

Radboud University is a public university with a strong focus on research and is located in Nijmegen, Netherlands. It was established in 1923 and is situated in the oldest city in the Netherlands. Radboud University has 7 faculties and enrolls over 19,000 students. It is ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings 2019.

There are a variety of scholarships available for studying at Radboud University. These scholarship programs include:

• Radboud Scholarship Program
• The Orange Tulip Scholarship Program
• Holland Scholarship Program
• Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships
• StuNed Scholarship Program
• Radboud University Medical Center Study Fund
• Radbouud Faculty of Arts Study Fund
• Scholarships for the one-year Master’s specialization in Theology
• Faculty Scholarship for the Research Master’s in Philosophy
• Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities – Master’s program in Computing Science
• NN Future Matters Scholarship
• Scholarships for Indonesian Students
• Orange Knowledge Program
• Dutch Student Finance
• Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship
• Erasmus+ Master degree loans
• Chinese Scholarship Council
• Postgrad Solutions bursaries
• CONACYT scholarship for all Mexican Master’s and Ph.D. students
• Soros Foundations
• FindAMasters Scholarships
• Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
• HEC
• Coulfuturo
• Nuffic Grantfinder
• Grant Finder EU scholarships

Details on all of the abovementioned scholarship programs can be found on the Scholarships and Grants page at www.ru.nl.