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Open to all nationalities
Closes 1 Feb 2027

Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship

Verified·Official source checked·Last verified: 31 October 2026
Maastricht University🇳🇱 NetherlandsDeadline: 1 February 2027, 00:00

The UM NL-High Potential Scholarship programme offers 18 full scholarships each academic year for highly talented non-EU/EEA students admitted to a participating Maastricht University master's: tuition-fee waiver plus a monthly stipend (€20,150/13 months or €38,750/25 months), health and liability insurance, visa costs and pre-academic training. Combines the High Potential Scholarship (UM Scholarship Fund) with the NL Scholarship (Dutch Ministry of Education).

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderMaastricht University
Host InstitutionMaastricht University
Host Country🇳🇱 Netherlands
Study LevelMaster's
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
Value38750
Duration13 months (one-year master's) or 25 months (two-year master's)
Application Deadline1 Feb 2027Closes 1 Feb 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee
Monthly Stipend
Health Insurance
Visa Support

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Candidates holding a nationality outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland or Surinam (no dual EU/EEA nationality) who meet Dutch entry-visa and residence-permit requirements, and who have applied for admission to a participating full-time master's at Maastricht University for 2027-2028 with a complete file before 10 December 2026.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    The UM International Services Desk checks if all applications are complete after 1 February 2027

  2. 2

    The UM International Services Desk sends all complete applications to each UM Faculty in February 2027

  3. 3

    Each Faculty selects and ranks their top 5 of scholarship applicants and sends these to the UM International Services Desk for a final check in March 2027

  4. 4

    The UM International Services Desk confirms the Faculty selections by the end of March 2027 and will invite the selected candidates for an online interview

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 31 October 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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