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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
Degree already held
Bachelor’s
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Work experience
Life experience and/or extracurricular activities such as internships or volunteering are taken into account in the selection.
Other conditions
  • You must hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: All non-EU/non-EEA countries
  • You must not be eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee for other reasons.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Are not eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee for other reasons.

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 and housing
Allowance
€5,000 a year
Length of the funding
12 months
Number of places
26 places

Dates

Applications close
31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Amsterdam)Submission of the application in the OSIRIS Application system
Other deadlines
  • 14 February 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Amsterdam)Application must be complete (including proof of English proficiency)
Results announced
Decision around mid-April 2027 (date subject to change)
Studies start
1 September 2027

Application steps

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

  1. Step 1: Apply for an English-taught Master's programme in the OSIRIS Application system and indicate that you wish to apply for the NL Scholarship.
    With whom
    You, in the OSIRIS Application system
    By when
    31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Amsterdam) — By 31 January 2027 23:59 CET
  2. Step 2: Apply for the Radboud Scholarship Programme (RSP) for 2027-2028, as the NLS is always combined with the RSP.
    With whom
    You, in the OSIRIS Application system
    By when
    31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Amsterdam) — By 31 January 2027 23:59 CET
  3. Step 3: Submit your application in the online OSIRIS Application system; it will then be checked and sent back to you for payment of the handling fee and for any documents that are incorrect, illegible or missing, which you must resubmit as soon as possible.
    With whom
    Radboud University's Student Admissions office
    By when
    31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Amsterdam) — By 31 January 2027 23:59 CET
  4. Step 4: Make sure your application is complete, including your proof of English proficiency; incomplete applications are not considered for the scholarship selection.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    14 February 2027 (Europe/Amsterdam) — By 14 February 2027 23:59 CET
    Documents to provide
    • Proof of English proficiency

Where to apply

Radboud University (opens in a new tab) · NL Scholarship

Official title (in English): NL Scholarship (for prospective students)

Edition 2027-2028 · Verified on 31 October 2026

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Official website of Radboud University: ru.nl

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