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Open to all nationalities
Varies by programme

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)

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Nuffic (Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science)🇳🇱 NetherlandsDeadline: Varies by programme

The Dutch national scholarship for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) starting a full-time bachelor's or master's programme at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions. Formerly known as the Holland Scholarship.

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Dutch Government (Holland Scholarship): read the Dutch Government (Holland Scholarship) application guide for eligibility, documents, the step-by-step procedure and the recorded application cycles.

Scholarship Overview

ProviderNuffic (Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science)
Host InstitutionNuffic Netherlands
Host Country🇳🇱 Netherlands
Study LevelNot specified
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypePartial Funding
Value€5,000 (first study year)
DurationNot specified
Application DeadlineVaries by programme1 programme date belowVaries by programmeVaries by programme
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websitewww.studyinnl.org

Deadlines by programme

This award does not run on one deadline: the provider sets it per programme, campus or intake. These are the dates its own notice states, each with the clause it came from.

Programme / intakeClosing date
No central deadline: application for the - ac…“No central deadline: application for the 2026-2027 academic year opened 1 November 2025, and the specific closing dates are set individually by each participating institution - applicants must check the website of the institution they want to apply to.”1 Nov 2025Passed

No date has been estimated: where the notice gives only a month, the month is shown, and where it gives no year, none is assumed. Confirm the date that applies to you on the provider’s page before applying.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Specific benefits are not specified for this scholarship. Check the official provider website for full details.

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Not specified. Check the official provider.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

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: Not recordedLast Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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