2025 NL Scholarship for International Students

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands. 

This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.

• Table of Content
• About Study in NL
• NL Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of NL Scholarship
• Requirements for NL Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for NL Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Study in NL

Study in NL is the starting point for all international students who are considering the Netherlands as a study destination.

NL Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of NL Scholarship

The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. 

Requirements for NL Scholarship Qualification

• Your nationality is non-EEA.
• You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
• You meet the specific requirements of the institution of your choice. You can find these on the website of the institution.
• You do not have a degree from an education institution in the Netherlands.

Interview date, Process and Venue for NL Scholarship

Nuffic or programmes managed by Nuffic may not be involved in activities involving unacceptable behaviour. It can be about interpersonal or financial misconduct or abuses of power. Nuffic has an Integrity Code of Conduct to combat unacceptable behaviour. In addition, activities involving the following situations/behaviour are considered unacceptable:

• bankruptcy, insolvency or winding-up procedures;
• breach of obligations relating to the payment of taxes or social security contributions;
• conduct related to a criminal organisation;
• money laundering or terrorist financing;
• terrorist offenses or offenses linked to terrorist activities;
• irregularity;
• creating a shell company;
• being a shell company.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Study in NL Scholarship webpage