University of Groningen 203-2024 Fully-funded Eric Bleumink Scholarship for Master (MSc/MA/LL.M.) Program, Netherland

The Eric Bleumink Fund (EBF) makes master's scholarships available to exceptional talents from non-Western countries.

Every year, a select group of students receive an individual grant of 15,000 Euros for a Master's program at the University of Groningen. The EBF encourages young people to pursue their ambitions and contributes to the university's internationally diverse community.

To date, 88 students from 20 countries have received a scholarship from the EBF. The scholarship is a sub-fund of the Ubbo Emmius Fund and has its own committee. The fund was established in 2000 upon the retirement of Eric Bleumink, chairman of the Executive Board of the University of Groningen since 1988.

• Table of Content
• About University of Groningen
• University of Groningen Eric Bleumink Fund
• Aim and Benefits of University of Groningen Eric Bleumink Fund
• Requirements for University of Groningen Eric Bleumink Fund Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Groningen Eric Bleumink Fund
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Groningen

The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, City of Talent. Quality has had top priority for four hundred years, and with success: the University is currently in or around the top 100 on several influential ranking lists.

University of Groningen Eric Bleumink Fund

Aim and Benefits of University of Groningen Eric Bleumink Fund

The grant is awarded for a 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme.

The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance.  Please note that a considerable number of students apply for this scholarship each year, whereas the University can issue only a limited number of grants.

Requirements for University of Groningen Eric Bleumink Fund Qualification

Candidates for the Eric Bleumink Fund should:

1. Have received provisional or unconditional admission for a master programme before February. Only then will applicants be considered for a grant from the Eric Bleumink Fund (see: Master's degree programmes )

1. Have excellent academic performance, preferably to be confirmed by letters of recommendation
2. Have excellent grades during their bachelor/undergraduate studies;
3. Have excellent English language proficiency, in accordance with the admission requirements of the program of choice
4. Be available for the whole period of the programme and be able to take part in the entire programme
5. Be in good health, so that health insurance in the Hold the nationality of a country appearing in Appendix 1.
6. Have no other means of financing the study in question

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Groningen Eric Bleumink Fund

The University of Groningen Admission Office, in consultation with the Admission Boards of its faculties, will determine which applicants will be nominated for an Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Only applicants who have received a provisional or unconditional admission offer for a master programme before February can thus be considered. In order to allow for enough time to process the application to a master programme by the Admission Office, such a master application should be completed by the applicant before 1st of December.

NOTE: It is not possible to actively apply for an Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarship. Suitable candidates will be informed about a nomination.

For more details visit: University of Groningen website.