Deadline
Varies
Value of Scholarship
€5000
€5,000
€5,000
Country Tenable
Netherlands The
Renewable
No
2025 Netherlands Government Holland Scholarship – Now Open for Applications
The Netherlands Government Holland Scholarship offers a unique opportunity for talented non-EEA international students to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the Netherlands. For the 2025 academic year, successful applicants will receive a €5,000 grant, awarded during their first year of study.
This prestigious scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, in partnership with several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
About the Holland Scholarship
Scholarship Value: €5,000 (awarded once, during the first year)
Type: Partial scholarship (not full-tuition)
Level of Study: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
Duration: One academic year
Target Group: Non-EEA international students
Please note: this is not a renewable or full-cost scholarship and is intended to support your initial entry year only.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2025 Holland Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a nationality outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
- Apply for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at a participating Dutch institution
- Not hold a degree from a Dutch higher education institution
- Meet all admission requirements of the institution of choice (check the specific university website for details)
Code of Conduct & Integrity
The Holland Scholarship is administered by Nuffic, which upholds a strict Code of Conduct to ensure ethical implementation of all its programs.
Unacceptable behaviors or affiliations that may lead to disqualification include:
All applicants and scholarship administrators are expected to adhere to these professional and ethical standards.
Participating Institutions (2025 Academic Year)
Below is a selection of participating universities for the 2025 cycle:
- 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
- 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
- HKU University of Applied Sciences
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences
- Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
...and many more
Visit the official website of your chosen institution to confirm application deadlines and eligible programs.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Apply for admission to one of the participating Dutch universities for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program.
- Once admitted, confirm your eligibility for the Holland Scholarship based on the institution’s criteria.
- Apply for the scholarship directly via the institution's official scholarship portal.
- Access the official Holland Scholarship application portal here: Visit Website
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