Netherlands 21 Full Scholarships of € 34,000 (Including tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend) 2025
The Maastricht University (UM) Netherlands -High Potential Scholarship programme is designed to attract exceptional international students to pursue their degrees in the Netherlands. This prestigious initiative offers 21 full scholarships, each valued at €34,000, which includes a comprehensive tuition fee waiver and a generous monthly stipend.
Aimed at fostering academic excellence and cultural diversity, the scholarship provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals to gain a world-class education in a vibrant and innovative environment. By supporting outstanding candidates, UM seeks to cultivate future leaders who will contribute positively to global society.
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The Scholarship programme consists of both the High Potential Scholarship (funded by the Maastricht University Scholarship Fund), and the NL Scholarship, which is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in conjunction with Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences. It is aimed at international students from outside the EU/EEA who wish to follow a full degree programme in the Netherlands.
Who is eligible?
All candidates must meet the following requirements:
- You hold a nationality in a country outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland or Surinam and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands. Please check this website before you apply to see in which country you have to collect your MVV visa for the Netherlands .
Application deadline
The application deadline is up to and including 1 February 2025, 23:59 CET.
Duration of the NL-High Potential scholarship
- 13 months for a one-year master programme
- 25 months for a two-year master programme
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Amount of the NL-High Potential scholarship programme 2025-2026
| Living expenses | € 15,925* (13 months) or € 30,625* (25 months) | Paid to students by the UM International Services Desk |
| Health & liability insurance | € 700* | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
| Visa application costs | At cost | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
| Tuition fees | At cost | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
| Pre-Academic Training costs | At cost | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
These amounts are subject to change for academic year 2026-2027
Please note that a mandatory part of the Scholarship is a room that will be allocated to you. Accepting the Scholarship means, you accept the room. The accommodation provided to Scholarship students is not suitable for partners/spouses and/or children. Preferences with regard to the accommodation f.e. religious beliefs will be taken into account. Refusing the room means your Scholarship will be cancelled.
The amount of € 15,925 for living expenses (€ 1,225 per month) covers the following expenses and can be broken down as follows (amounts are subject to change):
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- Housing: € 600
- Groceries and personal hygiene: € 160
- Telephone: € 60
- Travel: € 100
- Books and study materials: € 90
- Clothing, hobbies and going out: € 125
- Miscellaneous: € 90
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