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NL Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2026

Awarded by Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsMasters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · EUR 5,000 for first year of study

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to non-EEA nationals

Can Be Taken At

Universities in Netherlands

Provider

Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

Last Verified On

21 Jan 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

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 2026-2027 are now open.
  • Deadlines vary by institution.
    • Visit the website of the university you are applying to for exact deadline information.
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1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of NL Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2026 is N/A.
  • NL Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • NL Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2026 is offered for All subjects offered by the universities.
  • NL Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2026 is open for: Open to non-EEA nationals.
  • NL Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2026 is offered by Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
  • NL Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2026 covers Partial Funding, EUR 5,000 for first year of study.