Scholarships in Netherlands for international students

7 scholarships you can use to study in Netherlands are listed on Pathyras — Netherlands's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Bachelor's · 1 Master's · 7 PhD / research · 1

Netherlands scholarships

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
University of Amsterdam · Master's
EUR 6,000–25,900 towards tuition and living costs (amount set by each faculty)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission (Erasmus+) · Master's
EUR 1,400/month for up to 24 months (max ~EUR 33,600)
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
Leiden University · Master's
Tuition reduction up to EUR 19,000 (five award levels)
NL Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science · Bachelor's / Master's
EUR 5,000 one-off award in the first year (not full tuition)

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Netherlands

International and regional awards whose host universities include Netherlands.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission · Master's
🌍 European Union award — usable in Netherlands
All tuition and participation costs, insurance, plus EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
World Bank / Government of Japan · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in Netherlands
Tuition, living stipend, round-trip airfare and health insurance for a development-related Master's

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Netherlands.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Netherlands?

Yes. 7 scholarships you can use to study in Netherlands are listed on Pathyras: Netherlands's own government, university and foundation funding (such as Amsterdam Merit Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters and Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Netherlands scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 1, Master's 7, PhD / research 1. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.