OPENING SOON: Utrecht Excellence Masters Scholarships 2025 In The Netherlands

The Utrecht Excellence Masters Scholarships offers talented non-EEA students the chance to pursue a master’s degree at Utrecht University. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application for the Utrecht Excellence Masters Scholarships 2025 In The Netherlands is on  1 November 2024 and applicants must apply before February 1st at 23:59 CET.

Tell Me About The Utrecht Excellence Masters Scholarships 2025 In The Netherlands:

The Utrecht Excellence Masters Scholarship (UES) is a highly selective program for talented international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA = the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) who wish to study for a master’s degree at Utrecht University. 

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Scholarship 

Who can Apply For The Utrecht Excellence Masters Scholarships 2025 In The Netherlands?

Also, applicants are to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• You must belong to the top 10% of your graduating class.
• You must not hold an EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch study grant and loan system.
• You must have completed your secondary school and/or bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands.
• You must have applied for an international master’s program with a start date of 1 September 2025. Not all programs participate. Please check Master’s program > Tuition fees and financial support to see if the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is mentioned as a scholarship opportunity.

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How are Applicants Selected?

The selection criteria include:

• Academic quality and promise in the proposed field of study, as evidenced by your master’s application. 
• Academic excellence, as evidenced by proof of belonging to the top 10% of your graduating class (class ranking certificate, GPA with grade distribution summary, statement/reference letter signed and stamped by your university).
• The quality and relevance of your motivation letter for the master’s program (academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation).
• The quality of the application for the master’s program itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Non-EU/EEA countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Netherlands

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, the Utrecht Excellence scholarship can be awarded as:

• the tuition fee, or
• the tuition fee plus the income required for one year linked to a residence permit for study as determined by the IND (Immigration and Naturalization Service).

How Long Will the Award Last?

One year

How to Apply:

After applying for a UES-eligible master’s program by the deadline, non-EU/EEA students can apply for the Utrecht Excellence Masters Scholarships starting from 1 November 2024. The UES application will appear in your OSIRIS Online Application dashboard. Select the relevant program, upload proof that you are in the top 10% of your class, complete the required questions, and apply.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details