Erasmus University Holland Scholarship

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The Erasmus University Holland Scholarship is available for students who want to pursue their studies in the Netherlands. The scholarship is available for students who want to study an undergraduate or graduate program at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Financed by the:
- Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
Awarded to international students outside of the EEA
A scholarship amount of 5,000 EUR, 10,000 EUR or 15,000 EUR is awarded as decided by the faculty.
Application starts 1 November 2022.
Deadline: vary per School

The Erasmus University Holland Scholarship is awarded to students who want to study in the Netherlands in a full-time UG or PG program at the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	College-Specific, Merit-Based
Offered by	Government bodies
Organization	Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Application Deadline	N/A
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	One Time Payment
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.eur.nl/en/education/practical-matters/financial-matters/scholarships-grants/prospective-students-rotterdam/holland-scholarship-prospective

Eligibility Criteria

Students wishing to apply for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship must fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria. Applicant must:

be an international applicant outside of the EEA.
be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate program from Erasmus University Rotterdam.
be enrolled as a full-time student at the university
be an excellent student according to the faculty
not have studied at any university in the Netherlands prior to the current enrollment

Participating faculty

All Schools (ISS excluded)
Erasmus School of Philosophy (ESPhil): only for students of the Research Master in Philosophy and Economics.

Applicants must make sure to meet the specific requirements according to the faculty enrolled in.

Application Process

To apply for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship one must fulfill the eligibility criteria. To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must have completed the admission process at the Erasmus University Rotterdam and must have received an admission offer from the university.

The deadline to apply for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship differs according to the program a student is enrolled in.

Applicants looking to apply for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship program must:

Complete the admission process through Studielink (online admission application portal)
Complete the Holland Scholarship application
Submit the required documents along with the scholarship application-
- Admission letter from the university
- Motivation letter
- Certified copies of academic transcripts
- Financial statement that provides proof of the availability of finances to cover the remaining expenses at the university.

Applicants can visit the respective faculty website for details regarding the specific application process of the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship.

Selection Process

Selection for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship is made on the following criteria:

Academic qualifications
Holland Scholarship application

Applicants who are selected for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship shall be informed online on their respective email ID. Once selected, applicants will be sent further details via the nomination mail. All selection mails shall be sent the latest by the first week of April.

Grant Details

Erasmus University Holland Scholarship is awarded to international students outside of the EEA who want to study in the Netherlands. The scholarship is awarded to applicants looking for undergraduate or graduate programs at the university.

All Erasmus University Rotterdam faculties are eligible for the scholarships. A scholarship amount of 5,000 EUR, 10,000 EUR or 15,000 EUR is awarded depending on the faculty. The deadline for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship differs as per the faculty.

Basis of granting the award	Academic Merit
Separate Application Needed	Yes
Mode of Application	Online
Award Value	5,000 EUR, 10,000 EUR or 15,000 EUR (depending on the faculty)
Citizenship Eligibility	Non-EEA
Study Level	Undergraduate or Master’s

Recipients of the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship must fulfill the immigration applications and get a student visa to the Netherlands on time. In case of any queries, applicants can contact the respective faculties.