Study in the Netherlands with the Holland Scholarship. Applications are now open for the Holland Scholarship . The Holland Scholarship is your gateway to pursuing higher education in a Bachelor's or Master's program at a Dutch university. This scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science . The Holland Scholarship program is available to international students who are not residents of the European Economic Area (EEA). With this scholarship, you can apply to many Dutch universities. Several Dutch universities participate in the Holland Scholarship, officially known as the Holland Scholarship. Are you ready for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Apply for the Holland Scholarship. More information is provided below.
Details about the Netherlands Scholarship 2026/27 (Netherlands Scholarship)
- Host country : Netherlands
- Host universities : 37 participating institutes
- Degree level: Bachelor's and Master's programs
- Duration : 3-4 years (Bachelor's), 1-2 years (Master's)
- Deadline: Each university has set its own deadline.
How does the NL scholarship work?
The Holland Scholarship (NL) provides a contribution of €5,000 towards the costs of your first year of study at a participating Dutch university. Many Dutch universities offer additional scholarships , and you may be eligible for these programs. Funding from the Holland Scholarship can often be combined with these other awards. If you have been accepted to a Dutch university or wish to finance your studies , you should consider applying for the Holland Scholarship.
Participating Dutch research universities 2026/2027
Below you will find a list of universities. You can view the study programs offered at each university, as well as the application deadline for the Netherlands scholarship.
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- Maastricht University
- Protestant Theological University
- Radboud University
- Apeldoorn Theological University
- University of Groningen
- University of Twente
- Utrecht Theological University
- Utrecht University
- University of Amsterdam
- Wageningen Research University
Participating Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences
- Iris University of Applied Sciences
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Amsterdam University of the Arts
- Arte EZ Institute of the Arts
- Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Codarts Rotterdam
- Eindhoven Design Academy
- Dristar Christian University
- Fontes University of Applied Sciences
- Gerrit Rietfield Academy
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences
- Hanse University of Applied Sciences
- Hotel School in The Hague
- Han University of Applied Sciences
- Hong Kong University of Applied Sciences
- University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- HZ University of Applied Sciences
- Stenden University of Applied Sciences NHL
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Saxon University of Applied Sciences
- Thomas More Hogschool
- University of the Arts, The Hague
- Zwaid University of Applied Sciences
Eligibility criteria
- You are a citizen from outside the European Economic Area.
- You apply for a full-time Bachelor's or Master's degree at a Dutch university.
- You are applying to a participating Dutch higher education institution.
- I have met the specific requirements of the organization I have chosen.
- She does not hold a certificate from a Dutch educational institution.
How to apply for the Netherlands scholarship 2026?
A separate application is not required . You can apply directly to your chosen institute (listed above). The official website link is below.