University of Groningen, Netherlands seeks applications for the Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship from eligible students in developing countries to pursue Maters degree program at the university. The grant is usually awarded for a maximum of 2 years for a Master’s degree program.
The primary objective of the Eric Bleumink Fund, established on 23 May 2000, is to provide financial support to Master’s students and PhD students from developing countries who wish to pursue a Master’s degree or a doctorate. This initiative will not only improve the cooperation between the University of Groningen and universities in developing countries, but will also raise the level of academic expertise in these countries.
University of Groningen offers a number of scholarships for international students and researchers. Several scholarships are available for international students who are motivated to study Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programs, as well as for exchanges, short courses and research stays at the university. More than 70 Master’s degree programs have English as the language of instruction.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for the Eric Bleumink Fund should:
Be nationals of and have their permanent residence in a developing country
Have a good command of the English language
Be in good health, so that health insurance in the Netherlands can be arranged
Be available for the whole period of the fellowship and be able to take part in the entire study program
Have no other means of financing the study in question
Allowances
- A living allowance of € 970 per month for food and accommodation for Master’s students. In the case of a short stay in the Netherlands, the University of Groningen will make lodging arrangements for this period. The costs of rent, amounting up to a maximum of € 450 for master’s students will be deducted from the living allowance. In that case € 520 remains of the monthly allowance.
- A settling allowance of € 275 for extra expenses incurred when arriving in the Netherlands. This lump sum is paid along with the first monthly allowance.
- Travel costs for the journey from Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol) to Groningen and back.
- A study allowance of € 310 per year for books and other study material.
- The expenses for the visa at the Netherlands Embassy and the Foreign Police Department in the Netherlands will be reimbursed.
- All tuition fees for the Master’s program will be covered by the Eric Bleumink Fund.
Deadline
Deadline for submitting the application for scholarship is February 22, 2012
Further scholarship details and application procedures can be found at http://www.rug.nl/prospectiveStudents/scholarships/ericBleumink
