Holland Scholarships are awarded to students who want to study in the Netherlands. These scholarships are financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science and various Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
Utrecht University Holland Scholarships are awarded by the Dutch Ministry together with Utrecht University and the association of universities in the Netherlands and universities of applied sciences.
International students at Utrecht University looking for a financial aid option to study in the Netherlands are eligible for the Holland Scholarships provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria and submit the application.
Scholarship Type | College-Specific, Merit-Based |
Offered by | Government bodies |
Organization | Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science |
Application Deadline | Jan 31 ,2023 |
Number of Scholarships | 20 |
Amount | $5,473 ($5,473) |
Renewability | One Time Payment |
International Student Eligible | Yes |
Scholarship Website Link | https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/general-information/application-and-admission/grants-and-scholarships/holland-scholarship |
The Utrecht University Holland Scholarships are open for all the international students outside the EEA (i.e., except the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) applying for various international master programs at Utrecht University.
The applicants must ensure to fulfill the following eligibility requirements for availing the Utrecht University Holland Scholarships:
To be eligible for the Utrecht University Holland Scholarships, applicants must make sure to complete their applications by January 31, 2023.
The Holland Scholarship requires a separate application from international students applying for the Master’s program at Utrecht University. The applications are available for students from November 1,2022
The documents required for the scholarship application include:
The application process for applying for Holland Scholarship at Utrecht University is:
Applicants must make sure to submit all the required documents on time and submit the applications before the deadlines.
The Holland Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit. The decision regarding the award of a scholarship is taken based on factors such as:
Applicants are not notified about the scholarship until they have been successfully completed the admission process at Utrecht University and been admitted. Also, the results are notified only after the scholarship deadline.
Non-EU/EEA students looking to pursue their studies in the Netherlands can apply for Utrecht University Holland Scholarships. A total of 22 scholarships are available for students enrolled at Utrecht University in a Master's program for the 2023-24 academic year.
Basis of granting the award | Academic Merit |
Number of Scholarships | 20 |
Application Timeline | November 1- January 31 |
Separate Application Needed | Yes |
Award Value | € 5,000, € 10,000 or € 15,000 |
Citizenship Eligibility | non-EU/EEA |
Qualification | Master’s program |
The applicants will not be informed about the final decision regarding the award of scholarship before the deadline. The final decision will only be conveyed to the applicants after they secure an unconditional admission to the master’s degree program at Utrecht University.