The 2025 Netherlands Government Holland Scholarship is a prestigious award designed to support international students pursuing undergraduate or master’s degrees in the Netherlands.
This scholarship is particularly attractive to students from non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries, offering a one-time grant of €5,000 to assist with the expenses associated with studying in the Netherlands.
Funding for the scholarship is provided by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science in partnership with various research universities and applied scientific universities in the Netherlands.
The primary aim of the scholarship is to attract exceptionally talented foreign students to pursue their education in the Netherlands by offering them valuable financial support.
Scholarship Overview:
- Open to all nationalities except those in the EEA.
- The Scholarship is valued at €5,000
- Supports undergraduate, postgraduate, and master’s studies
- The scholarship host Country is the Netherlands
- The deadline for application varies depending on the university you apply.
Scholarship Benefits:
- In your first year of study, you will receive a one-time payment of €5,000 as part of the scholarship.
- There is no possibility of a renewal for the one-year academic scholarship.
Partner Institutions:
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences
- Aeres University of Applied Sciences
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
- Amsterdam University of the Arts
- Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Required Documents:
Fill out the form that the organization has provided.
Provide documentation proving enrollment in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at one of the partner universities.
A letter of motivation outlining your reasons for wanting to study in the Netherlands and outlining how the scholarship will enable you to fulfill your professional and academic objectives.
Letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources are known as recommendation letters.
Check the relevant institution’s website for specifics since additional documents may be needed.
How to Apply:
Choose a bachelor’s or master’s degree that can be completed full-time at one of the partnering Dutch universities.
Apply to the institution for admission to the program of your choice. Make sure you fulfill all of the program’s unique entry requirements.
Once you’ve been accepted, find out if you qualify for the Holland Scholarship. You will be given automatic consideration for the scholarship if you qualify.
Assemble the necessary paperwork, such as your recommendation letters, acceptance letter, personal statement, and application form.
Make sure you adhere to the guidelines provided by the organization and send in your application by the deadline.
Should you be granted the scholarship, you will get a notification from the institution.
