International Holland Scholarships: Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Netherlands) 2018 – 2019
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science is a Dutch Ministry founded in 1918 and was formerly known as the “Ministry of Education, Arts and Sciences”. Although the ministry has undergone numerous name changes since its inception, in 1994 it was named the “Ministry of Education, Culture and Science”
The Ministry is responsible for not only Education, Culture, Science, but also Communications, Research and Gender equality.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The Holland Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and numerous Dutch universities of applied sciences and research universities.
The Scholarship is intended for international students from outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to study in the Netherlands towards a bachelor’s or master’s qualification.
Scholarships will be awarded to the value of €5,000 (approximately 1,600,000 Nigerian Naira) – this is a partial tuition scholarship which will be granted in your first year of your study.
FIELDS OF STUDY COVERED
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Undergraduate or Postgraduate)
Any field
ELIGIBILITY
Please ensure that you meet these minimum entry criteria before applying:
- NOT an EEA citizen or national
- Do NOT have a degree qualification from an education institution in the Netherlands
- Passed the entry requirements at your selected tertiary institution (which can be found on the institution’s website)
- Applying to study a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at a participating Dutch higher education institutions (listed below)
Participating research universities
- Delft University of Technology
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Leiden University
- Maastricht University
- Protestant Theological University
- Radboud University
- Theological University
- Theological University Apeldoorn
- Tilburg University
- Utrecht University
- University of Amsterdam
- University of Groningen
- University of Twente
- VU Amsterdam
- Wageningen University
Participating universities of applied sciences
- Aeres University of Applied Sciences
- Amsterdam University of the Arts
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Avans University of Applied Sciences
- ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
- Codarts Rotterdam
- Driestar Educatief
- Design Academy Eindhoven
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie
- Hotelschool The Hague
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- HZ University of Applied Sciences
- HAN University of Applied Sciences
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
- HKU University of the Arts Utrecht
- Inholland University of Applied Sciences
- NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Stenden University of Applied Sciences
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences
- University of the Arts, The Hague
- Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences
- Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
HOW TO APPLY
Application procedures differ between each university – find your chosen university below and follow their instructions on how to apply.
Research universities
- Delft University of Technology – apply at: http://www.scholarships.tudelft.nl/
- Eindhoven University of Technology – apply at: https://www.tue.nl/en/education/studying-at-tue/study-costs-scholarships-and-grants/scholarships-and-grants/holland-scholarship/
- Erasmus University Rotterdam – apply at: http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/internationaloffice/welcome/before_arrival/financing_your_stay/grants_funds_financial_support_and_subsidies/holland_scholarship_erasmus_university/
- Leiden University – apply at: http://www.prospectivestudents.leiden.edu/scholarships/scholarship/holland-scholarship-programme.html
- Maastricht University – apply at: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/your-studies-begin/um-scholarships/other-scholarships/holland-scholarship-incoming-students
- Protestant Theological University – apply at: https://www.pthu.nl/en/Prospective_Students/Hollandscholarship/
- Radboud University – apply at: http://www.ru.nl/holland-scholarship
- Theological University – apply at: http://en.tukampen.nl/portal-informatiepagina/stipends
- Theological University Apeldoorn – apply at: http://tua.nl/index.php?paginaID=300
- Tilburg University – apply at: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/tuition-fees-scholarships/hollandscholarship
- Utrecht University – apply at: http://www.uu.nl/masters/en/general-information/international-students/financial-matters/grants-and-scholarships/holland-scholarship
- University of Amsterdam – apply at: http://www.uva.nl/en/education/master-s/scholarships–tuition/scholarships-and-loans/holland-scholarship/holland-scholarship.html
- University of Groningen – apply at: http://www.rug.nl/education/international-students/financial-matters/holland-scholarship
- University of Twente – apply at: https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/scholarship-finder/holland-scholarship-university-of-twente/#scholarship-value
- VU Amsterdam – apply at: http://www.vu.nl/hsp
- Wageningen University – apply at: http://www.wur.nl/en/article/Holland-Scholarship.htm
Universities of applied sciences
- Aeres University of Applied Sciences – apply at: https://www.aeres.nl/hogeschool/int/en
- Amsterdam University of the Arts – apply at: http://www.ahk.nl/en/prospective-students/scholarships/holland-scholarship/
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences – apply at: http://www.amsterdamuas.com/education/practical-matters/content/algemeen/hva-breed/studentenzaken/holland-scholarship-for-incoming-students/holland-scholarship.html
- Avans University of Applied Sciences – apply at: http://www.avans.nl/international/programs/study-at-avans/holland-scholarship
- ArtEZ Institute of the Arts – apply at: https://www.artez.nl/en/study-at-artez/scholarships/holland-scholarship
- Codarts Rotterdam – apply at: http://www.codarts.nl/holland-scholarship
- Driestar Educatief – apply at: http://www.driestar-educatief.nl/international-programmes/holland-scholarship
- Design Academy Eindhoven – apply at: https://www.designacademy.nl/Study/international/HollandScholarship.aspx
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences – apply at: https://fontys.edu/Study-at-Fontys/Holland-Scholarship-Programme.htm
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie – apply at: http://www.rietveldacademie.nl/
- Hotelschool The Hague – apply at: http://hotelschool.nl/en/education/holland-scholarship#!holland-scholarship
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht – apply at: https://www.international.hu.nl/study-programmes/bachelor-programmes/finance/scholarships-and-grants/holland-scholarship
- HZ University of Applied Sciences – apply at: https://hz.nl/en/study-information/applying/holland-scholarship
- HAN University of Applied Sciences – apply at: https://www.han.nl/international/english/admissions/scholarships/
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen – apply at: https://www.hanze.nl/eng/study-at-hanze/finance/hollandscholarships
- HKU University of the Arts Utrecht – apply at: http://studentportal.hku.nl/en/student-service/finances/scholarships-and-grants/holland-scholarship.htm
- Inholland University of Applied Sciences – apply at: https://www.inholland.nl/inhollandcom/how-to-enrol/scholarships/holland-scholarship/
- NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences – apply at: https://www.nhtv.nl/ENG/bachelors/living-in-the-netherlands/scholarships/holland-scholarship.html
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences – apply at: https://www.rotterdamuas.com/study-information/finance/scholarships/holland-scholarship/
- Stenden University of Applied Sciences – apply at: https://stenden.com/en/practical-information/scholarships/
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences – apply at: https://www.saxion.edu/site/studying-at-saxion/international/getting-started/scholarships/saxion-top-talent-scholarship/
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences – apply at: https://www.thehagueuniversity.com/study-choice/admissions-and-finances/financing-your-bachelor-study/scholarships/holland-scholarship
- University of the Arts, The Hague – apply at: http://www.hogeschoolderkunsten.nl/en
- Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences – apply at: http://www.vhluniversity.com/vhl-studies/application/financial-matters/scholarships-and-grants/holland-scholarship.aspx
- Windesheim University of Applied Sciences – apply at: http://www.windesheimhonourscollege.nl/admissions-and-finance/scholarship-procedure/
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences – apply at: http://international.zuyd.nl/studying/get-prepared/scholarships/holland-scholarship
CLOSING DATE
1 February 2018 and 1 May 2018 (differs between universities)
CONTACT
For any queries, please contact:
International Office
Email: scholarships@ru.nl
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