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Published: 10 Oct 2024 1,691 views
The Global Studies bachelor-level study programme trains students to understand and develop solutions for complex global issues, crossing disciplinary and geographical boundaries. The study programme is unique in the Netherlands for having six faculties, each with their disciplinary expertise, contribute equally to the educational content of the programme.
The study programme offers students the opportunity to perform a field study in the global south, develop an intervention for a societal problem presented by a NGO, government, agency, firm or a school and write an interdisciplinary bachelor thesis.
The UM Global Studies Scholarship offers one full coverage scholarship (including a tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend) per academic year for a selected number of top-performing bachelor students from the Global South with personal development potential who have been (conditionally) admitted to the Global Studies study programme.
Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and, with 18,000 students and 4,400 employees, is still growing. The university stands out for its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education. Thanks to its high-quality research and study programmes as well as a strong focus on social engagement, UM has quickly built up a solid reputation. Today it is considered one of the best young universities in the world.... read more... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 01 Feb 2025 |
| Country to study | Netherlands |
| School to study | Maastricht University |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | Maastricht University (UM) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The Maastricht University Global Studies Scholarship offers one full coverage scholarship (including a tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend)
| Living expenses | € 15,925 per academic year | Paid to students |
| Health & liability insurance | At cost | Paid by the Institution |
| Visa application costs | At cost | Paid by the Institution |
| Tuition fees | At cost | Paid by the Institution |
| Pre-Academic Training costs | At cost | Paid by the Institution |
All candidates must meet the following requirements:
You hold the nationality of a country in the Global South, here defined as countries in Africa, Asia (including the Middle-East), Latin-America and the Caribbean based on the definition of the OECD in column 1; least developed, column 2;low income , column 3 lower middle-income or Venezuela and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands. Please check this website before you apply to see in which country you have to collect your MVV visa for the Netherlands.
If you already have a residence permit for another Schengen country , you can only apply if this residence permit is still valid until at least 2 September 2025. If your residence permit expires before 2 September 2025 you can only apply for the Scholarship from your home country via a MVV visa application. More information can be found on the webpages of the Visa Office.
Step 1:
For further details on how to register for a master’s programme at UM, please see your prospective programme’s webpage.
Once you have submitted your application via Studielink, you will receive a student ID number for UM. You will need a student number in order to complete and submit the Scholarship Application Form.
Step 2:
For more details,visit Maastricht University website
