UM Social Justice Scholarship 2026

Eligibility Criteria for UM Social Justice Scholarship:

Applicants must:

• Hold nationality outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or Surinam.
• Meet requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands.
• Have applied for admission to the Globalisation and Law Master’s programme for 2026–2027.
• Demonstrate proven contribution to supporting the rule of law and/or human rights through intra- or extracurricular initiatives/projects.
• Preferably not hold a Master’s degree yet.
• Be ≤35 years old on 1 September 2026.
• Have excellent academic results, with a GPA ≥ 7.5/10 or equivalent.
• Submit all required documents correctly and on time (only one submission per candidate).

Value of UM Social Justice Scholarship:

• Total value: €34,000 (includes tuition and monthly stipend)
• Breakdown of benefits:
  • Living expenses: €15,925 (€1,225/month for 13 months)
  • Health & liability insurance: €700
  • Visa application, tuition, Pre-Academic Training costs, and ISAP first block
• Accommodation: Mandatory room provided
• Duration: 13 months (full duration of the 1-year master’s programme)

Application process:

• Apply for the Master’s programme via Studielink by 8 December 2025.
• Complete the UM Social Justice Scholarship application (via UM account).
• Upload required documents:
  • CV (max 2 pages)
  • Letter of motivation (using UM template)
  • Proof of academic excellence (transcript showing GPA ≥ 7.5/10 + grade system explanation)
  • Personal statement of financial need
  • Reference letter from a professor, lecturer, or employer (guidelines provided)
  • Referee contact details.