Study in the Netherlands through the NL Scholarship. The applications are open to apply for the Netherlands NL Scholarship 2025/26. The NL Scholarship is a Gateway to start a higher education Journey in a bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program from a Dutch university. This Scholarship is Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science. The NL Scholarship Program is open for international students who are not a resident of a European Economic Area (EEA). With this scholarship, you can apply to many Dutch Universities. Several Dutch Universities are Participating under the NL Scholarship formally known as the Holland Scholarship. I have also prepared a List of Scholarships in the Netherlands for the 2025/26 intake. Are you ready for the chance of a lifetime? Apply for the NL Scholarship, more information is mentioned below.

Details About Netherlands NL Scholarship 2025/26

• Host Country: Netherlands
• Host Universities: 37 Institutes are participating
• Degree Level: Bachelor, Master Degree programs
• Duration: 3-4 Years (BS), 1-2 Years (Masters)
• Deadline: Each University has set its deadline.

How the NL Scholarship Works

The NL Scholarship offers a €5,000 contribution towards your first year of study at a participating Dutch university. Many Dutch universities offer additional scholarships. You may be eligible for these programs, and the NL Scholarship funding can often be combined with them. Please check the List of Scholarships in the Netherlands for 2025-26 Intake.

Participating Dutch Research Universities for 2025/26

The list of the universities is given below. You can find the programs offered in each university and the closing date of the NL Scholarship.

• Utrecht University
• University of Groningen
• Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Maastricht University
• VU Amsterdam
• Radboud University
• Tilburg University
• Delft University of Technology
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• University of Twente
• Wageningen University
• Theological University Apeldoorn
• Theological University Kampen

Participating Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences 2025/26

• Aeres University of Applied Sciences
• Amsterdam University of the Arts
• ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
• Breda University of Applied Sciences
• Codarts Rotterdam
• Design Academy Eindhoven
• Driestar educatief
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences
• Gerrit Rietveld Academie
• The Hague University of Applied Sciences
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences
• Hotelschool The Hague
• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
• HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
• Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
• HAN University of Applied Sciences
• HKU University of Applied Sciences
• HZ University of Applied Sciences
• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences
• University of the Arts, The Hague
• Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

• You are a non-EEA national.
• You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• You are applying to a participating Dutch higher education institution.
• You meet the specific requirements of your chosen institution.
• You do not hold a degree from a Dutch educational institution.

How to Apply for the NL Scholarship 2025/26?

There is no separate application required. You can apply directly at the designated institute of your choice (listed above). Check the courses offered at the University that are closely related to your field and its requirements. (The Link to the official website is given below).

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

Deadline: Each University has set its deadline