Holland Government Scholarships 2021/2022 at Utrecht University for International Students

Are you planning to do your master’s abroad? Are you from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and are you ready for a chance of a lifetime? Apply for the Holland Scholarship at Utrecht University.

Application Deadline: 31st January 2021 (23:59 CET).

Eligible Countries: International

To be taken at (country): The Netherlands

About the Award: The Holland Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science and Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA = the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) who wish to pursue a master’s degree in Holland.

Type:  Masters

Eligibility: To be eligible for a Holland Scholarship, you must

• Not hold an EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans
• Never before have been enrolled at an educational institution in the Netherlands
• Have applied for an international master’s programme at Utrecht University with a start date of September 1, 2021
• Meet the specific entry requirements of the programme

Selection Criteria: Your application will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Academic background as demonstrated in your application to the Master’s programme
• Your motivation explaining the relevance of your time in the Netherlands and at Utrecht University to your future goals
• The quality and feasibility of your financial plan

Number of Awards: 17

Value and Duration of Award: The scholarship amounts to € 5,000, € 10,000 or € 15,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies, even if you are enrolled in a two year programme.

How to Apply: 

• Your application for a scholarship will only be processed if you have submitted an application for a Master’s programme as well.
• Go through more information in the Programme Webpage (see link below)
• GOODLUCK!

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