In the academic year 2025–2026, Radboud University in the Netherlands offers the highly competitive Radboud Scholarship program.
This prestigious scholarship aims to support talented and ambitious non-EEA students pursuing full-time master’s degree programs at the university.
This opportunity can significantly reduce the financial burden of studying abroad for international students looking for a high-quality education in Europe.
Scholarship Overview:
- Supports master’s studies
- Studies will take place in Netherlands
- Radboud University is the scholarship sponsor
- Open to international students
- The application deadline is 31st January 2025
About Host University:
Radboud University ranks in the top 1% of all universities worldwide. According to the 2020 Dutch university guide, Keuzegids Universiteiten, Radboud University is the Netherlands’ leading traditional, comprehensive university.
It has held this position eight times in the last nine years. The institution attracts international students from 100 different countries and offers 14 bachelor’s and 35 master’s degree programs. Its seven faculties host teachers and researchers from over 50 nations, covering every scientific discipline.
Benefits:
A partial award that provides substantial financial support is the Radboud Award. This is what it addresses:
- Rather than having to pay the full €17,000 in tuition, you will just have to pay €2,530.
- Expenses associated with acquiring a visa, residency permit, and liability insurance are covered by the scholarship.
- Aon Student Insurance provides health insurance coverage to scholarship holders as well.
- The scholarship does not cover living expenses in the Netherlands, so you will need to budget for housing, food, and other personal expenses.
Selection Criteria:
- To qualify for the Radboud Scholarship Program, you need to fulfill the essential prerequisites:
- Possess a non-EU or non-EEA passport.
- Own a bachelor’s degree from a nation other than the Netherlands, or plan to acquire one.
- Fulfill the language competency standards in English for the selected master’s degree.
- Be granted full admission to Radboud University’s Master of Arts degree delivered in English beginning in September 2025.
- Be able to fulfill the Netherlands’ visa criteria.
- Must register at Radboud University as a full-time student for the 2025–2026 school year.
How to Apply:
Together with your master’s program application, you can apply for the Radboud Scholarship through the OSIRIS Application system using this LINK
When applying to a master’s program, mention that you are interested in the scholarship.
Upload your curriculum vitae (CV) and two reference letters. You can use the same files if you have already uploaded them for your master’s application.
Your application will be evaluated after it is finished for two different purposes:
- The Radboud Scholarship selection process and
- The master’s program entrance
