Erasmus University Holland Scholarship: Eligibility, Application and Selection Criteria

Erasmus University Holland Scholarship

The Erasmus University NL Scholarship  is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Erasmus University Rotterdam. The scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in Holland

  • Financed by the:
  • Awarded to international students outside of the EEA
  • A scholarship amount of 5.82 USD, 11.64 USD or 17.46USD is awarded as decided by the faculty.
  • Application Deadline: vary per School

The Erasmus University Holland Scholarship is awarded to students who want to study in the Netherlands in a full-time UG or PG program at the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

All deadlines to apply for a scholarship passed. The application processes are closed. In the fall the information for 2026-2027 will be available.


Highlights

Scholarship TypeCollege-Specific, Merit-Based
Offered byGovernment bodies
OrganizationN/A
Application DeadlineN/A
Number of ScholarshipsN/A
AmountVariable Amount
RenewabilityNo
International Student EligibleYes
Scholarship Website Linkhttps://www.eur.nl/en/education/practical-matters/financial-matters/scholarships-grants/prospective-students-rotterdam/holland-scholarship-prospective

Eligibility Criteria

  • Your nationality is non-EEA and you pay the institutional tuition fee;
  • You are an excellent student according to your faculty's standard;
  • You are applying for a full-time bachelor or master at Erasmus University Rotterdam;
  • You didn't obtain a diploma at an education institution in the Netherlands;
  • You have never been enrolled as a full degree student at an educational institution in the Netherlands;
  • You can only receive the NL Scholarship Erasmus University once;
  • You meet the specific requirements set by the faculty that offers the programme that you have applied for. Check your faculty's website for more information.

Applicable to:


Application Process

To apply for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship one must fulfill the eligibility criteria. To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must have completed the admission process at the Erasmus University Rotterdam and must have received an admission offer from the university.

The deadline to apply for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship differs according to the program a student is enrolled in. 

Applicants looking to apply for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship program must:

  • Complete the admission process through Studielink (online admission application portal)
  • Complete the Holland Scholarship application
  • Submit the required documents along with the scholarship application-
    • Admission letter from the university
    • Motivation letter
    • Certified copies of academic transcripts
    • Financial statement that provides proof of the availability of finances to cover the remaining expenses at the university.

Applicants can visit the respective faculty website for details regarding the specific application process of the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship.


Selection Process

Selection for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship is made on the following criteria:

Applicants who are selected for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship shall be informed online on their respective email ID. Once selected, applicants will be sent further details via the nomination mail. All selection mails shall be sent the latest by the first week of April.


Grant Details

Erasmus University Holland Scholarship is awarded to international students outside of the EEA who want to study in the Netherlands. The scholarship is awarded to applicants looking for undergraduate or graduate programs at the university.

All Erasmus University Rotterdam faculties are eligible for the scholarships. A scholarship amount of 5,000 EUR, 10,000 EUR or 15,000 EUR is awarded depending on the faculty. The deadline for the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship differs as per the faculty.

Basis of granting the award Academic Merit
Separate Application Needed Yes
Mode of Application Online
Award Value 5.82 USD, 11.64 USD or 17.46USD
Citizenship Eligibility Non-EEA
Study Level Undergraduate or Master’s 

Recipients of the Erasmus University Holland Scholarship must fulfill the immigration applications and get a student visa to the Netherlands on time. In case of any queries, applicants can contact the respective faculties.

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