Holland Scholarship for International Students

About the Holland Scholarship

The Holland Scholarship is a funding award for talented international students who want to study in the Netherlands. It is confirmed for the 2026/2027 academic year. The source does not state a single fixed closing date, because each participating university sets its own deadline. So applications are handled institution by institution rather than through one central window.

The scholarship targets students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), and it also supports Dutch students studying outside the EEA. It offers a one-off contribution toward the cost of studying abroad.

Who Runs the Holland Scholarship?

The Holland Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. It is also funded by several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. These institutions work together to support incoming international talent. Because each partner institution runs its own selection, you apply directly to the university where you plan to study, not to a central office.

Study Level and Eligible Fields

The Holland Scholarship supports study at bachelor’s or master’s level at a participating Dutch institution. The source does not restrict eligibility to specific fields of study. As a result, you can apply across a wide range of programmes, provided your chosen university offers the scholarship. Confirm the exact level and programme on the institution’s own page before you apply.

How Many Scholarships Are Offered?

The number of awards is not specified in the available information. The total varies because each participating university allocates its own set of scholarships. For that reason, availability differs from one institution to another. Check with your target university to learn how many places it offers.

Who Can Apply for the Holland Scholarship?

The Holland Scholarship is aimed at two clear groups. First, talented international students from outside the EEA who want to study in the Netherlands. Second, Dutch students who plan to study outside the EEA. If you hold a nationality from a country within the EEA, you are not eligible for the incoming award. Students from Africa, Asia, and other non-EEA regions are the main audience for this scholarship.

Funding and Benefits

The Holland Scholarship is a one-time award paid in the first year of study. It provides a financial contribution toward tuition, travel, and living costs. The exact amount depends on the participating institution, so figures vary between universities. Because it is a single payment, it is not automatically renewed for later years of your programme. Treat it as start-up support rather than full, multi-year funding.

Eligibility Requirements

The core requirements from the available information are:

• You are an international student from a country outside the European Economic Area, or a Dutch student studying outside the EEA.
• You plan to enrol in a bachelor’s or master’s programme at a participating Dutch institution.
• You meet the specific admission and academic criteria set by your chosen university.
• You have not previously studied in the Netherlands under this scheme.

Each university may add further conditions, for example a minimum grade average or proof of admission. Always read the institution’s own eligibility notes before applying.

How to Apply for the Holland Scholarship

You apply through the participating Dutch university where you intend to study, not through a national portal. The steps are straightforward, though details differ by institution:

1. Choose a participating university and eligible programme.
2. Confirm that the institution offers the Holland Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year.
3. Check that university’s specific deadline, since each one sets its own date.
4. Submit the scholarship application and any supporting documents the university requests.

Universities commonly ask for documents such as:

• Proof of admission or a valid application to the programme.
• Academic transcripts or certificates.
• A copy of your passport or national ID.
• A motivation letter, where required.

The source does not list a single deadline or a direct query contact, because these are managed by each institution. For that reason, use the contact details on your chosen university’s scholarship page for questions.

Official Website

For full details and the list of participating institutions, visit the official page at studyinnl.org/finances/holland-scholarship.