Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship for a master's degree at Rotterdam School of Management

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

Netherlands · Rotterdam

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

All fields

Languages

• English: level not specified

Minimum grade

A test score of at least 595 (GMAT Focus); 650 (GMAT 10th edition); 325 (GRE) is required.

Other conditions

• You must hold the nationality of an EEA country.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You hold the nationality of an EEA country;
• You must be a prospective student starting your studies in the academic year 2027-2028.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You are a prospective student, starting your studies in the academic year 2027-2028;
• You must be applying for a full-time master's programme at RSM.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You are applying for a full-time master’s programme at RSM;
• You must meet the specific requirements of the programme you are applying for.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You meet the specific requirements of the programme you are applying for;
• You must not already have a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands (excluding exchange programmes in the Netherlands).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You do not already have a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands (excluding exchange programmes in the Netherlands).
• By accepting this scholarship you agree to assist the RSM Admissions and Orientation Office in the role of an ambassador with promotional and support activities for approximately eight hours per month during the academic year.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: By accepting this scholarship you agree to assist the RSM Admissions and Orientation Office in the role of an ambassador with promotional and support activities for approximately eight hours per month during the academic year.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Allowance

€17,500 a year

Length of the funding

12 months

Dates

Applications open

1 October 2026 at 00:00 GMT+2, time zone not specified

Applications close

31 January 2027Applicants for the MSc International Management/CEMS

Other deadlines

• 1 March 2027Applicants for all RSM MSc programmes (except for the MSc International Management/CEMS)

Results announced

The final decisions on the award of the scholarship will be made on 1 May 2027.

Studies start

Academic year 2027-2028

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Register for the master's programme in Studielink

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

   By when

   The scholarship application deadline

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

2. 2
   Step 2: Submit the scholarship application via the Online Application Form (OLAF)

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

   By when

   The scholarship application deadline

   Documents to provide

   • A PDF document answering two questions (financial situation and goals)
   • A Scholarship Financial Assessment Form (using the provided template)
   • A GMAT or GRE score
   • English language test results (if applicable)
   • A scholarship application letter
   • A budget plan

Where to apply