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Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES) 2026

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Funding Type

Partial Funding · EUR 5,000 fee discount

Eligible Courses

European Studies, Hotel Management, Interdisciplinary Arts (iArts), International Business, Interior Architecture and Music

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals except EU/EEA or Switzerland/Suriname

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Overview

The NL–Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (NL-ZES) is a combined scholarship that provides a higher award in the first year than the Zuyd Excellence Scholarship. In the first year, it includes a €5,000 NL Scholarship (formerly known as the Holland Scholarship) and the Zuyd Excellence Scholarship, which offers up to a €3,600 net discount on your tuition fees for the full duration of your study.

Eligibility Criteria for Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES) 2025:

  • Applicants must be non-EU/EEA/Switzerland/Suriname nationals.
  • Applicants must enroll in a full-time Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
  • Applicants must surpass the admission requirements set by the university.
  • Applicants must live in the Netherlands during the study period.
  • Applicants are to pay the highest institutional tuition fees.

Application Process: 

Applicants must complete the form and send all the required documents to internationaloffice@zuyd.nl. The application should include the following components:

  • Completed and signed NL-ZES application form
  • Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
  • Letter of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded a tuition fee discount of EUR 5,000.

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2

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3

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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 Zuyd University of Applied Sciences. 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 Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES) 2026 is Expired.
  • Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES) 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES) 2026 is offered for European Studies, Hotel Management, Interdisciplinary Arts (iArts), International Business, Interior Architecture and Music .
  • Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES) 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals except EU/EEA or Switzerland/Suriname.
  • Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES) 2026 is offered by Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.
  • Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES) 2026 covers Partial Funding, EUR 5,000 fee discount.