List of the Maastricht University (UM) Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA

The Following scholarships are available for International students from outside Europe.

• Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship (For Masters)
• UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship (For Masters)
• UM Global Studies Scholarship (For Bachelors)

Benefits of the Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship

• Living expenses: This includes costs for food, housing, transportation, and other daily necessities.
• Health & liability insurance: This is required to cover medical expenses and liability in case of accidents or injuries.
• Visa application costs: This includes fees for applying for a student visa.
• Tuition fees covered: This is the cost of attending the university’s courses.
• Pre-Academic Training Costs: This may be required for students who need to improve their language skills or academic preparation before starting their studies.

Benefits of the UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship Program

• Living expenses
• Health & liability insurance
• Visa application costs
• Tuition fees covered
• Pre-Academic Training Costs

Benefits of the UM Global Studies Scholarship (For Bachelors)

• Living expenses
• Health & liability insurance
• Visa application costs
• Tuition fees covered
• Pre-Academic Training Costs

Participating Degree Programs

You must apply for admission into a participating degree program. Each scholarship has its eligible program.

• Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship Eligible Master programs
• UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship Eligible master programs
• UM Global Studies Scholarship (Bachelor in Global Studies)

Eligibility Criteria

• You hold nationality in a country outside the EU/EEA.
• You do not hold a double nationality from an EU/EEA country.
• You must apply for admission to a Participating degree program at Maastricht University for the academic year 2025-26.
• Meet the admission requirements.
• Meet the scholarship criteria.
• You are not older than 35 years of age on 1 September 2025.

Deadline

The last date to apply for the Maastricht University Scholarships 2025 is as follows:

• Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship: 1st February 2025
• UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship: 1st February 2025
• UM Global Studies Scholarship: 1st February 2025

How to Apply for the Maastricht University Scholarships 2025?

Step 1: Register for one of the participating master’s programs at UM.

• Please see your prospective program’s webpage for how to register.
• Once you have submitted your application via Studielink, you will receive a student ID number for UM.
• You will need a student number to complete and submit the Scholarship Application Form (see Step 2 below)

Step 2: Please fill in the application form, you need to log in with your UM account

• Please use this link to fill out the scholarship application form. The University only accepts applications via the application form.
• Upload the following documents:
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • Proof of academic excellence
  • Personal statement of financial needs
  • A reference letter