L-EARN for Impact Scholarship

Designed to support the students of developing countries, L-EARN for Impact Scholarship offers financial aid of 10.000 EUR- 22.000 EUR. The scholarship program is applicable to students enrolling in various master’s programs at the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

L-EARN for Impact Scholarship is offered at the university’s 8 schools/institutions.
Each school has its own process for the completion of the scholarship application.
International applicants must complete their Netherlands Students visa before May 1.
Recipients of the L-EARN for Impact Scholarship will be announced in April, via email.

Eligible applicants must have secured an academic grade equivalent to a Dutch grade of 8.0 in their bachelor’s degree. Furthermore, they must submit test scores of exams like TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, etc.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	Awards, College-Specific, Merit-Based
Offered by	Institution
Organization	Erasmus University Rotterdam
Application Deadline	N/A
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	₹918,007 ($11,075)
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.eur.nl/en/education/practical-matters/financial-matters/scholarships-grants/prospective-students-rotterdam/l-earn#wanneer-moet-ik-een-beurs-aanvragen

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility requirements for the L-EARN for Impact Scholarship are given below:

Citizen of a Developing country (as per World Bank)
Opting a masters program at Erasmus University Rotterdam, at one of the following schools:
- Erasmus School of Economics
- Rotterdam School of Management
- Erasmus School of Law
- Erasmus School of Social Behavioral Sciences
- Erasmus School of Philosophy
- International Institute of Social Studies
- Erasmus MC
- Institute for Housing and Development Studies
Outstanding academic grade, equivalent to Dutch grade of 8.0 (as per Dutch grading scale 1 to 10).
Relevant work experience after the completion of the Bachelor’s degree.

Application Process

Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria and have received an offer of admission to Erasmus University Rotterdam can proceed to apply for the scholarship.

Each participating school has its own guidelines for the scholarship application process. However, applications must be submitted online only. The application form for L-EARN for Impact Scholarship must include the following elements:

Motivation letter, answering the following questions
- Why do you need the scholarship?
- Why should you be considered an excellent candidate?
- What’s your recent relevant work experience after earning a Bachelor’s degree?
An updated resume
Academic transcripts
GMAT Score (if applicable)
English proficiency test scores
Provisional admission letter
Bank Statement

Selection Process

Each participating school of Erasmus University Rotterdam has its own committee for the selection of recipients. The shortlisting and selections of L-EARN for Impact Scholarship are majorly based on the following factors:

Completion of the application process in due time
Scores of tests to study in the Netherlands
Academic grades and potential
Motivation letter
Financial requirements

Recipients of the scholarship will be informed in the month of April, bu their respective departments.

Grant Details

Erasmus University Netherlands is one of the leading universities in the Netherlands and in the world. This is not just because of its top-notch educational experience but also because of its offered financial support to the students.

L-EARN for Impact Scholarship is one such initiative by the university. While we have discussed every element of the scholarship program, the same has been summarized in the table below:

Basis of granting the award	Academic score; motivation letter; test scores
Number of Scholarships	Varies from department to department
Application Timeline	February-May (department-specific)
Result Date	April
Separate Application Needed	Yes
Mode of Application	Online
Award Value	10.000 EUR-22.000 EUR
Citizenship Eligibility	Students of Developing Countires
Colleges	Erasmus School of Economics; Rotterdam School of Management; Erasmus School of Law; Erasmus School of Social Behavioral Sciences; Erasmus School of Philosophy; International Institute of Social Studies; Erasmus MC; Institute for Housing and Development Studies
Study Level	Masters coursework
Contact Email	scholarships@eur.nl