NL Scholarship for a master's degree at the University of Twente

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 · Enschede

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

All fields

Minimum grade

CGPA of 7.5 (out of 10), i.e. you belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of your graduation class

Other conditions

• Your programme starts in the academic year 2027/2028.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Your programme starts in the academic year 2027/2028
• You have not studied in the Netherlands before for a full degree (e.g. a Bachelor's or Master's degree), or you do not have a degree from an education facility in the Netherlands.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You have not studied in the Netherlands before for a full degree (e.g. a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree), or You do not have a degree from an education facility in the Netherlands;
• You are from a non-EU/EEA country.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You are from a non-EU/EEA country;
• You have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying study programmes (after completion of your application, it may take up to 8 weeks before you receive the results).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying study programmes (Please note: After completion of your application, it may take up to 8 weeks before you receive the results).
• You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable);
• You are not eligible for a Dutch study grant.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You are not eligible for a Dutch study grant;
• The NLS is not available for students who pay the statutory tuition fee, which usually applies to EU/EEA students. If you are a non-EU/EEA student but have a Dutch residence permit that makes you eligible for the statutory tuition fee, you are not eligible for the NLS. If you receive the NLS and later become eligible for the statutory tuition fee during your studies, you must inform the NL Scholarship Coordinator as soon as possible. In that case, the scholarship will be cancelled, and you will no longer receive any payments.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The NLS is not available for students who pay the statutory tuition fee, which usually applies to EU/EEA students. If you are a non-EU/EEA student but have a Dutch residence permit that makes you eligible for the statutory tuition fee, you are not eligible for the NLS. If you receive the NLS and later become eligible for the statutory tuition fee during your studies, you must inform the NL Scholarship Coordinator as soon as possible. In that case, the scholarship will be cancelled, and you will no longer receive any payments.

The real funding

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

At your expense

Tuition

Dates

Applications open

15 October 2026 at 13:00 CEST (Europe/Amsterdam)

Applications close

1 April 2027 at 16:00 CEST (Europe/Amsterdam)

Application steps

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

1. 1
   Step 1: Apply for a Master's programme at the University of Twente first

   With whom

   You

   By when

   Before you can apply for the NL Scholarship

2. 2
   Step 2: Apply for the NL Scholarship with your student number

   With whom

   You

   By when

   After you have applied for a Master's programme

   Official link

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Where to apply