Are you looking for financial aids for your higher education? Here, you have an excellent opportunity to apply for the Holland Scholarship for international students to study in the Netherlands. The studentship is open for outstanding students from non-EU/EEA countries.
Financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, the program is open for those brightest aspirants who are keen to study in the Netherlands at any undergraduate and postgraduate degree program. The studentship is open for the academic year 2021-2022.
Through this opportunity, aspirants can study in any participating research universities in the Netherlands. The grant is awarded for one year and can only be received once. Below is an overview of the Dutch research universities participating in the Holland Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this educational program, candidates are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Applicant must be a nation of a non-EEA country.
- Applicant must be applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
- Candidate must meet the specific requirements of the institution of their choice.
- Candidate must not have a degree from an education facility in the Netherlands.
Acceptable Course and Subject
The studentship is open for pursuing the undergraduate and postgraduate degree coursework in the following fields:
- Computer
- Business
- Engineering
- Marketing
- International Relation
- Environment
- Mathematics
- Journalism & Communication
- Science
- Nursing
- Humanities
- Others
Benefits of the Programs
- The scholarship amounts to € 5,000.
- Applicants will receive this in the first year of your studies.
- The grant is awarded for one year and can only be received once.
How to Apply for the Scholarship
For applying to this studentship, candidates are required to follow the application procedure:
Step 1: Apply for Admission
Before applying for this studentship, you must take admission in the undergraduate and postgraduate degree coursework at any of participating research universities or in the participating universities of applied sciences. After enrolling, the university will contact you to let you know if you have been awarded a scholarship.
Step 2: Submit required documents
For bachelor degree:
- High school diploma at the appropriate level
- List of subjects with grades from your high school
- Diploma showing your level of English (TOEFL or IELTS)
For master’s programmes:
- Bachelor’s degree in the same field of study as your master’s programme or equivalent
- List of subjects with grades
- Diploma showing your level of English (TOEFL or IELTS)
List of Participating Research Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences
Below is an overview of the Dutch research universities and Universities of Applied Sciences participating in the Holland Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Why Study in Holland?
There are 2,100+ programmes in English in Holland. While studying here, candidates can get high-quality education and value for their money, take part in an international community, develop valuable skills and be more successful. Candidates can live in one of the safest and happiest countries in the world.
Language Requirements
For studying in the Netherlands, candidates must have a sufficient level of English proficiency is required. Similarly, our Dutch-taught programmes require an adequate level of Dutch proficiency. The two English tests that are accepted in all institutions are:
- IELTS: for this test, you will need at least a result of 6.0. Some programmes may require a result of 6.5 or 7.0.
- TOEFL: the minimum score for the Internet-Based Test (IBT) is 80 (equivalent to 550 on the Paper Based Test, PBT). Some programmes require a higher score. The computer-based result should be 213.
Entry Requirements
To be accepted for admission at the university, candidates are recommended to meet the entry requirements of the university:
- For applying to the undergraduate degree, candidates need to hold the high school degree certificate.
- For postgraduate degree, aspirants are required to hold the undergraduate degree certificates.
Visa Requirements
To be able to study in the Netherlands, you may need to apply for a residence permit and an entry visa. This depends on your nationality. You will need to supply various documents, including documents that demonstrate the purpose of your journey.
Contact form: For any further inquiry, candidates need to complete this contact form.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2021
