The Netherlands gets its name from the fact that around a quarter of this small northwestern European nation lies below sea level. Beyond its traditional associations (think windmills, tulips and clogs), it is one of the most developed and wealthy nations in the world, with a largely urban population.
One of the most densely populated countries in Europe, it’s known for its tolerant and liberal ethos, and boasts a wealth of great student cities – none of which are more than a bicycle ride (the nation’s preferred mode of transport) away from some picturesque countryside. Life in the Netherlands is attractive for students and workers from around the world.
The following are Scholarships for Studying in the Netherlands (http://www.topuniversities.com)
- Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Excellent International Students – merit-based scholarships to study in the Netherlands at the University of Amsterdam. Open to promising master’s degree students from outside the EU or EEA.
- Anne van den Ban Scholarships for Developing Countries at Wagenignen University – scholarships for international students from developing countries in the Middle East and Eastern Europe to study agriculture, food or environment-related programs at master’s level at Wagenignen University. Sponsored by the Anne van den Ban Fund.
- Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarships at the University of Groningen – open to all master’s level international students undertaking further study in the Netherlands at the University of Groningen.
- Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LExS) – merit-based scholarships for master’s degree (MA/MSc/LLM) students at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Not available to EU/EEA students.
- Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) – government-funded international scholarships to study in the Netherlands on a short course, master’s or PhD. Prioritized candidates include female applicants and applicants from sub-Saharan Africa.
- Orange Tulip Scholarship Programme – Nuffic-funded scholarships for students from developing countries in Asia and Latin America, including China, Indonesia, South Korea, Mexico and Brazil, to study in the Netherlands.
- University of Groningen Scholarships – offering both internal and external merit-based scholarships, as well as subject-specific scholarships, for international students to study at the University of Groningen. Open to students of various degree levels.
- Radboud Scholarship Programme – scholarship opportunities for non-EEA students to study an English-taught master’s degree at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands.
- UM High Potential Scholarships for International Students – merit-based scholarships for international students to study in the Netherlands at master’s level within Maastricht University. Only open to students from outside of the EU/EEA.
- University of Twente Scholarships (UTS) – International scholarships to study in the Netherlands on a selected master’s program at the University of Twente.
- Utrecht Excellence Scholarships for International Students – offering various merit-based scholarships to study a bachelor or master’s degree program at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Students are automatically considered when enrolled.
- World Citizen Talent Scholarship for International Students – merit-based scholarships to study in the Netherlands offered by The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Open to both bachelor’s and master’s students.