Details about Holland Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2025
Holland Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2025 is offered for Bachelors, Masters degree in the field of All subjects offered by the universities. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 10 Nov, 2025. This scholarship is provided by Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, EUR 5,000 for first year of study . This scholarship is open for: Open to non-EEA nationals.
- Degree: Bachelors, Masters
- Provided by: Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
- Deadline: 10 Nov, 2025
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, EUR 5,000 for first year of study
The NL Scholarship is aimed at attracting international students from non-EEA countries to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees at participating Dutch universities.
Eligibility Criteria for the Holland Scholarship for International Students in the Netherlands:
Applicants must:
- Be a non-EEA (European Economic Area) national.
- Be applying for a full-time bachelor's or master’s programme at a participating Dutch higher education institution.
- Meet the specific admission requirements of the chosen institution (check the university's official website).
- Not hold a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.
Value of the Scholarship:
The NL Scholarship provides a one-time payment of €5,000, awarded only in the first year of study, and is not a full-tuition scholarship.
Application Process:
- Application Process
- Choose a participating Dutch institution and programme.
- Apply for admission to the bachelor’s or master’s programme.
- Indicate your interest in the NL Scholarship during the application or on the institution's scholarship portal.
- Submit any required documents as per the university’s scholarship guidelines.
Application Deadline:
- Applications for 2025–2026 are now open.
- Deadlines vary by institution.
- Visit the website of the university you are applying to for exact deadline information.
Julius Kuzirimpa
Bolaji Joel Oyerele
Steffi Stephen
Rismiya Shyju
Scholarship Expert
Hi Steffi Stephen,
The Holland Scholarship for International Students in the Netherlands 2025 is intended for the 2025–2026 academic year. If you're planning to apply for the February 2026 intake, you may be eligible. Make sure to check the official university or scholarship portal for updated deadlines and eligibility based on your intended intake. Good luck!
Gaman Byna
Snigdha Paravasthu
Scholarship Expert
Hey Gaman,
The application process for the Holland Scholarship for International Students in the Netherlands is done automatically depending on the host institution at which you choose to take this scholarship and doesn't involve a separate application. Our Financial Officer Shambhavi has tried to reach out to you to discuss your funding options. I hope this clears your query. All the best.
Saloni
Harish Dammannagari
Scholarship Expert
Hello Saloni,
This opportunity is open to both Bachelor's and Master's students. Please refer to the following application criteria:
Saloni
Harish Dammannagari
Scholarship Expert
Hello Saloni,
The NL Scholarship (formerly known as the Holland Scholarship) is designed for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the Netherlands. By clicking the "Apply Now" button placed under the scholarship, you’ll be directed to the application page where you can review the eligibility criteria and submit your application accordingly. I hope this helps!