We haven't confirmed this year's application window, and these dates move every cycle — so we won't print one. The official page is the only reliable source. Ask us and we'll track it for you and tell you when it opens.
Eligibility
Non-EEA nationality, applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's at one of the participating Dutch institutions, and you must also meet whatever that institution asks on top — the conditions are set per university rather than centrally. One exclusion catches returning students: you are not eligible if you already hold a degree from an institution in the Netherlands. The participating list changes every year, so check it for your own intake rather than relying on one from a previous cycle.
Provider
Dutch Ministry of Education and participating Dutch universities
Applications and deadlines sit with the individual institutions, so there is no single national date to work back from and no central form. The name changed from Holland Scholarship to NL Scholarship in June 2023, which is why both appear in older guides and in search results for what is one award.
NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) — FAQs
6 questions
€5,000, paid in the first year of study only — explicitly not a full tuition scholarship. Confirm the current value on the official page before you apply.
Non-EEA nationality, applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's at one of the participating Dutch institutions, and you must also meet whatever that institution asks on top — the conditions are set per university rather than centrally. One exclusion catches returning students: you are not eligible if you already hold a degree from an institution in the Netherlands. The participating list changes every year, so check it for your own intake rather than relying on one from a previous cycle.
Applications and deadlines sit with the individual institutions, so there is no single national date to work back from and no central form. The name changed from Holland Scholarship to NL Scholarship in June 2023, which is why both appear in older guides and in search results for what is one award.
It funds study in Netherlands. The eligible study levels are set out on the official page.
Yes — it recurs, so if you miss this cycle you can plan for the next one. We track the dates for you.
Yes — we check which scholarships you actually qualify for, help with the documents and the application, and it's free.
Want help winning NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)? Free
A counsellor calls you back during office hours — 9am to 8pm IST, Mon to Sat. We are closed right now, so your request is first in line when we reopen.
A senior Vibedu counsellor
Study-abroad expert
Optional — so a counsellor can send your shortlist and documents in writing.
