The Netherlands offers a wide range of government-funded, university-specific, and external scholarships to support international students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs. Whether you’re applying from India, Nigeria, Vietnam, or Kenya, there are several funding options that help reduce tuition fees and living costs in this high-quality education destination.

🇳🇱 Holland Scholarship – For Non-EEA Students

One of the most popular scholarships for international students, the Holland Scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education and participating research universities and universities of applied sciences.

• 💰 Amount: €5,000 (first year only)
• 📚 Eligible Programs: Bachelor’s and Master’s
• 🌍 Eligibility: Students from non-EEA countries
• 🏫 Participating Institutions: TU Delft, UvA, Leiden, Erasmus, and more
• 🔗 Official Link – Holland Scholarship

🏫 University-Specific Scholarships

Many top Dutch universities offer their own merit-based and need-based scholarships for outstanding international applicants.

• TU Delft Excellence Scholarships (Justus & Louise van Effen): 💰Full tuition + living expenses – 🔗Link
• Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (UvA): 💰Partial to full tuition waiver – 🔗Link
• Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS): 💰Covers Up to full tuition – 🔗Link
• Erasmus University Holland Scholarship:💰 €5,000–€15,000 depending on program – 🔗Link
• VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP): 💰Covers full tuition (excluding living costs) – 🔗Link

🌍 Orange Tulip Scholarship Programme (OTS)

Administered by Nuffic, this program is specifically for international students from countries like India, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, and more.

• 💰 Amount: Varies by institution and program
• 🏫 Available at 25+ Dutch institutions
• 📋 Apply via Neso (Netherlands Education Support Office) in your country
• 🔗 Link – Orange Tulip Scholarship

🌐 Erasmus+ Programmes

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD) and other EU-funded mobility programs allow students to study in multiple EU countries including the Netherlands.

• 💰 Full tuition + travel + living stipend
• 📚  Joint or multiple degrees across EU countries
• 🔗 Link – Erasmus+ Programmes

🤝 Other External & Country-Specific Scholarships

• MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) – Middle East & North Africa – 🔗Link
• StuNed Scholarships – Indonesian professionals – 🔗Link
• LPDP Scholarship (Indonesia) – Applicable at Dutch universities
• Commonwealth & Chevening Scholarships (UK-based) – May support joint programs involving Dutch institutions

📌 How to Apply

• 📆 Timelines vary by institution (typically Oct–May for next academic year)
• 📝 Documents: Academic transcripts, motivation letter, proof of admission, English test scores
• ✅ Apply via university websites or Nuffic/Neso offices depending on the scholarship

💡 Pro Tip

Use the  Study in Holland Scholarship Finder Tool to explore programs and filter scholarships by nationality, level of study, and subject area.

🔗Scholarship Finder Tool