[Apply Now] 2023-2024 Maastricht University Holland-High Potential Scholarship for International Students

The Scholarship programme consists of both the High Potential Scholarship (funded by the Maastricht University Scholarship Fund), and the Holland Scholarship, which is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in conjunction with Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences. It is aimed at international students from outside the EU/EEA who wish to follow a full degree programme in the Netherlands.

Scholarship provider: Maastricht University
Degree Category: Masters
Eligible Country: International
Application Closing Date: Not Stated

Eligibility Criteria

• You hold nationality in a country outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland or Surinam and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands.
• You do not hold a double nationality from an EU/EEA country.
• You have applied for admission to a participating full-time master programme at Maastricht University for the 2023-2024 academic year.
• You meet the specific admission requirements of the UM master programme to which you have applied.
• You have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education programme in the Netherlands. Students who have completed exchange programmes in the Netherlands are welcome to apply.
• You are not older than 35 years of age on 1 September 2023.
• You have obtained excellent results during your prior education programmes, as demonstrated by your latest grade transcript or certified by academic excellence. If several applicants are equally qualified, UM will give preference to applicants whose academic transcript or certified letter of academic excellence demonstrates that they are among the top 5% of the 2023-2024 scholarship programme applicants.

Scholarship Benefits

• Living expenses – € 12,350 (13 months) or € 23,750 (25 months)
• Health & liability insurance – € 700
• Arranged for and paid for by the UM International Services Desk
• Visa application costs
• Tuition fees
• Pre-Academic Training costs

Required Documents

– Curriculum Vitae
– Letter of motivation
– Proof of academic excellence
– Personal statement of financial needs
– A reference letter

Application Process

Interested applicants are to check the official website for the proper Application procedures. Visit the official announcement page for more details. To start your application, Click the apply now button below.