NL Scholarship 2025–2026: Study in the Netherlands with €5,000 Support for Non-EEA Students

Introduction / Background

The Netherlands continues to be a top destination for international students seeking world-class higher education in a diverse and inclusive environment. The NL Scholarship (formerly known as the Holland Scholarship) is a prestigious financial aid program designed to support talented students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a Dutch university.

Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in collaboration with several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, this scholarship opens doors for students globally to access excellent education in the Netherlands.

About the Opportunity

The NL Scholarship is not a full-tuition award, but it provides valuable financial assistance to help offset living and educational costs during your studies.

Key Features:

– Scholarship amount: €5,000
– Disbursed in the first year of study only
– Applicable for both bachelor’s and master’s programs
– Available at participating Dutch higher education institutions

Eligibility Criteria:

To apply for the NL Scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
– Be a national of a non-EEA country
– Apply for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at a participating institution
– Meet the specific admission requirements of the institution of choice
– Not hold a degree from an education institution in the Netherlands

How to Apply:

– Visit the website of the institution you are interested in to access application instructions
– Check each institution’s specific deadline and eligible fields of study
– Prepare to submit all required documentation as indicated on the institution’s application portal

Participating Institutions (2025–2026):

Research Universities: 
– Utrecht University
– University of Groningen
– Erasmus University Rotterdam
– Maastricht University
– VU Amsterdam
– Radboud University
– Delft University of Technology
– Eindhoven University of Technology
– University of Twente
– Theological University Apeldoorn
– Theological University Kampen

Universities of Applied Sciences:
– Aeres University of Applied Sciences
– Amsterdam University of the Arts
– ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
– Breda University of Applied Sciences
– Codarts Rotterdam
– Design Academy Eindhoven
– Fontys University of Applied Sciences
– Gerrit Rietveld Academie
– The Hague University of Applied Sciences
– Hanze University of Applied Sciences
– Hotelschool The Hague
– Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
– HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
– Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
– HAN University of Applied Sciences
– HKU University of Applied Sciences
– HZ University of Applied Sciences
– NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
– Saxion University of Applied Sciences
– University of the Arts, The Hague
– Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

Important Notes:

– Each university may have different deadlines and fields of study eligible for the scholarship
– The scholarship is not renewable and applies only for the first academic year

Application Deadline:

– Varies by institution — visit the specific university’s website to confirm deadline(s)
– Applications for the 2025–2026 academic year are now open

Conclusion:

The NL Scholarship presents an incredible opportunity for international students to start their academic journey in one of Europe’s most innovative and globally connected countries. While it does not cover full tuition, the €5,000 support can significantly ease the financial burden and help kick-start a transformational educational experience in the Netherlands.

For more opportunities, visit http://opportunitiesforyouth.org