NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 2026

2025 Holland Government Scholarship Now Open!
€5,000 in Funding for International Students!

Are you dreaming of studying in the Netherlands? The Dutch Government’s Holland Scholarship is offering a one-time grant of €5,000 to outstanding international students (outside the EEA) applying for undergraduate or master's degree programs in the Netherlands.

Key Details:
Amount: €5,000 (awarded in the first year of study)
Who Can Apply: Non-EEA students applying to bachelor’s or master’s programs
Where: Participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences
Purpose: To support your entry year and help kick-start your academic journey abroad
Eligible Fields: Engineering, Arts, Law, Business, Agriculture, Science, IT, Social Sciences & more
Deadline: Varies by institution, usually between February and May 2025

Why Study in the Netherlands?

• Home to top-ranking universities
  
  

• English-taught programs
  
  

• Innovative, global-minded learning
  
  

• Culturally diverse and student-friendly
  
  

How to Apply:

1. Choose your program at a participating Dutch university
   
   

2. Check that your university offers the Holland Scholarship
   
   

3. Submit your university admission + scholarship application before the deadline
   
   

Studying in the Netherlands just got easier and more affordable. The Dutch Government Holland Scholarship offers you a golden opportunity to pursue your academic dreams in one of Europe’s most innovative and student-friendly countries. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, along with several top-tier Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, this award provides a one-time €5,000 scholarship to outstanding international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Whether you're aiming for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, this scholarship helps ease the financial burden of your first year of study.

The exciting part? There are multiple scholarships and funding opportunities available under this initiative, some of which are fully funded, making the Netherlands a top destination for world-class education. To help you navigate the process, this guide will walk you through all the important details of the scholarship: eligibility criteria, participating institutions, fields of study, and, most importantly, a step-by-step guide to applying successfully. 

Netherlands Government Holland Scholarship (2025 Summary)

Host Country: Netherlands
Study Abroad Region: Europe
Category:
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Postgraduate Scholarships
• Master’s Scholarships

Eligible Applicants: International students from all countries (outside the EEA)
Scholarship Value: €5,000 (one-time award for the first year of study)
Funded By: Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, in collaboration with participating Dutch universities of applied sciences and research universities
Application Deadline: Varies by institution (typically February – May 2025)

Important Note:
This scholarship does not cover full tuition, but is intended to support living or academic costs during your first year of study in the Netherlands.

As part of its commitment to integrity and ethical governance, the Netherlands Government Holland Scholarship, administered by Nuffic, upholds strict standards of conduct to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in all scholarship-related activities. All applicants, institutions, and stakeholders involved must adhere to Nuffic’s Integrity Code of Conduct, which outlines clear expectations for professional and ethical behavior. Unacceptable conduct, whether interpersonal, financial, or administrative is not tolerated. This includes involvement in activities such as bankruptcy, tax or social security fraud, criminal or terrorist affiliations, money laundering, shell company creation, or organizational misconduct.

The Netherlands Government Holland Scholarship 2025 offers a unique opportunity for international students from non-EEA countries to pursue a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions. To be eligible, applicants must not hold a degree from any Dutch institution, and must fulfill the specific admission criteria set by their selected university. It is important to check the individual university's website for detailed requirements, as they may vary.

This initiative aims to ease the financial burden of international education while attracting global talent to the Netherlands’ world-class academic institutions.

To apply for the Netherlands Government Holland Scholarship 2025, interested and eligible candidates must first apply for admission to one of the participating Dutch universities. Begin by selecting your preferred bachelor’s or master’s program at any of the listed institutions. Once you submit your application and secure admission, the university will assess your eligibility for the Holland Scholarship based on the set criteria. To start your application or 

access more information, kindly visit the official scholarship portal via the link below.