Kofi Annan Business School Foundation Fellowship

The Kofi Annan Business School Foundation provides fellowships for talented and motivated students from developing countries that allow them to obtain a university degree in Europe at one of the academic partners of the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation. Partner schools are ESMT, HHL Leipzig (Germany), University of Utrecht (Netherlands), NOVA SBE (Portugal), Koc University (Turkey) and Business School Lausanne (Switzerland).

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships in Netherlands

The Fulbright Center, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships to excellent American students for study and research purposes at graduate level at Radboud University in Nijmegen. The scholarship is available for all English-taught Master’s and Research Master’s programmes at Radboud University, with the exception of Erasmus Mundus Master’s programmes and joint of double degree Master’s programmes.

ACI Creative Mind Scholarship in Netherlands

The ACI Creative Mind Scholarship is an Fontys ACI (Academy for Creative Industries) specific scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to support young, creative minds during their study period at ACI. Each academic year ACI hands out three of these scholarships. For the ACI Creative Mind Scholarship students of all study years can apply.

PhD Positions in Soft Robotics at the University of Groningen in Netherlands

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative institution of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programmes and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 30,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global centre of knowledge.

The Denys Holland Scholarship

The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students from any country, who without the support of the scholarship would be unable to secure the funding required to study at UCL, and whom can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union.

Amsterdam Merit Scholarships in Netherlands in 2018

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS).

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) in Netherlands in 2018

For excellent Non-EEA students joining a full-time Leiden University Master's degree programme; and for excellent students of all nationalities joining an LLM Advanced Studies programme or the Master’s in International Relations & Diplomacy.

University Twente Scholarship (UTS) in Netherlands in 2018

The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a Master's programme at the University of Twente.

Radboud Scholarship Programme for Bachelor’s Studies

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers a select number of talented prospective non-EU/EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue a Bachelor's degree at Radboud University. The Radboud Scholarship Programme is very selective and is only intended for talented students who have obtained outstanding study results and are highly motivated to pursue a Bachelor's degree at Radboud University.

Radboud Scholarship Programme for Master’s Studies

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers a select number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue a complete English-taught Master's degree programme at Radboud University. The Radboud Scholarship Programme is very selective and is only intended for talented students who have obtained outstanding study results and are highly motivated to pursue a Master's degree programme at Radboud University. 

Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship provides a partial tuition fee scholarship for outstanding students to study at Macquarie University North Ryde campus. It has been designed to recognise academic excellence and provide financial assistance for international students.

Holland Scholarship for Bachelors and Masters Studies

The Holland Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.

World Citizen Talent Scholarship at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in Netherlands

Each year, three (one-time) scholarships each worth EUR 5,000 are available to prospective master students. The Hague University of Applied Sciences in Netherlands seeks young, intelligent, talented and ambitious people who view themselves as citizens of the world.

AK Wien Scholarships

With sponsoring from AK Wien, a fund has been established for granting a limited number of scholarships to students. Scholarships are extended either in the form of a 100% or a 50% tuition waiver. Eligibility for scholarships is open to both full-time and part-time students.

University Twente Scholarship (UTS) in Netherlands in 2018

The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a Master's programme at the University of Twente.

Amsterdam Talent Scholarship (ATS) in Netherlands

The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) aims to attract excellent students from around the world. Students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) can apply for an Amsterdam Talent Scholarship (ATS).

The 3000 euro ATS is awarded at the end of every academic year to successful non-EEA students who have been enrolled in one of the programmes of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP)

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) promote capacity building within organisations in 51 countries by providing fellowships for training and education for professionals. The NFP is initiated and fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development cooperation.

The NFP has three sub programmes for individual fellowships:

• Short courses
• Master’s degree programmes
• PhD studies

In addition, there are seperate funds for tailor-made training courses and alumni activities.

Aim of the NFP

The NFP aims to help increase both the number and the competencies of skilled staff at a wide range of government and non-government organisations.

Each embassy has its own focus area to support the development goals of the Netherlands in each NFP country. The overall objective is to spend 35% of the budget on grants and study programmes in food security and private sector development.

The fellowships are further prioritised as follows:

• 50% of the budget is for applications from Sub Saharan Africa.
• 50% of fellowships has to be awarded to female applicants.

The fellowship

An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that the fellow should continue to receive during the study period. The allowance is a contribution towards the costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research. If applicable, the fellowship holder is expected to cover the difference between the actual costs and the amount of the personal NFP allowances.

The fellowships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organisation.

For whom?

The NFP is meant for professionals who are nationals of and work and live in one of the 51 NFP countries. The countries have been classified into two categories (I and II). Category I countries are priority countries and will receive more fellowships.

Candidates have to be nominated by their employer to be eligible for the fellowship. There also has to be a clear need for training within the context of the organisation.

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Zuyd Excellence Scholarship in Netherlands in 2018

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences provides scholarships to talented, highly motivated students who do not hold a European (EU, EEA or Swiss) passport. Zuyd University of Applied Sciences uses its Holland Scholarships and Zuyd Excellence Scholarships to attract excellent students from abroad who have an added value to higher education in the Netherlands and to the international classrooms within the English-taught programmes at Zuyd. Zuyd University of Applied Sciences offers approximately fifty Zuyd Excellence scholarships per year. These scholarships are subject to supply and demand.

Leiden University 2018 Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS) in Netherlands

For excellent Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master's degree programme and for excellent students of all nationalities enrolling in a Master of Law Advanced Programme or MSc in International Relations & Diplomacy.

Undergraduate Scholarships for Non-EEA Students at Tilburg University in Netherlands, 2017-2018

For the academic year 2017-2018 the Tilburg School of Humanities has three scholarships available for excellent non-EEA students who are admitted to an undergraduate program at the Tilburg School of Humanities (i.e., BA Liberal Arts and Sciences and BA Online Culture: Art, Media and Society).