The NL Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The scholarship is intended for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA = the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) who wish to study for a master’s degree in the Netherlands.
Max scholarship per student: Euro 15,000 => Rs 13,37,100
Conversion rate used: 1 Euro = Rs. 91.03 (last updated 9th January 2024)
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time
The available scholarship amounts are €5,000, €10,000 and €15,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies, even if you are enrolled in a two year programme.
Scholarship amount can be used for:
| Type of Expense | Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense |
| Tuition & Fees | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Living Expense | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Accommodation | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Air Fare/Travel Expenses | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Spouse/Child Care | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Health Cover | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Application | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Others | × Not covered in scholarship |
Number of students to be awarded:
30
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After submitting an application (or applications) for an NL-eligible master’s programme before the stated deadline, non-EU/EEA students will have the option of submitting an application for the NL Scholarship from 1 November 2023
You will see the NL application(s) in your OSIRIS Online Application account dashboard Click view/edit for the NL linked to the programme (related process) you wish to apply for, answer the questions and upload the requested documents
Scholarship Application:
This scholarship needs a separate external application.
Application Documents:
| Type of documents | Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted |
| Transcripts | Required |
Important Dates & FAQ info:
| Info | Date |
| Scholarship Application Open: | 1 November |
| Scholarship Deadline: | 1 February |
| Scholarship Decision Date: | Mid-April |
Additional Information:
Selection criteria – Your application will be assessed based on the following criteria:
To be eligible for an NL Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
Special Restrictions:
No Special Restriction applicable
Exams Details:
| Exam name | Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any) |
| 12 | Required |
| UG | Required |
The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:
Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.
What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their undergraduate education from a recognized institution.
What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.
What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts
What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time
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