The Netherlands’ NL Scholarship for Foreign Students in 2026
All bachelor’s and master’s degrees provided by universities are eligible for the NL Scholarship for International Students in the Netherlands 2026. The deadline for submitting your application is February 20, 2026. This scholarship, worth EUR 5,000 for the first year of study, is being offered by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science. Applications for this grant are open to non-EEA nationals.
Summary:
- Degree: Bachelor, Master
- Provided by: Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
- Deadline: 20 February, 2026
- Scholarship value: Partial funded
- Host Country: Netherlands
Eligibility Criteria:
- be not a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA).
- be applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at one of the participating Dutch universities.
- meet the specific requirements for admission specified by the chosen institution (see the university’s official website).
- lack a degree from a Dutch academic institution.
Benefits:
The NL grant offers a one-time payment of €5,000 and is only awarded during the first year of study; it is not a full-tuition grant.
