Does anyone know of any fully funded scholarships available in the Netherlands for international students for 2025? I'm really interested in studying there but need financial help. Any insights or recommendations would be super helpful!
The Netherlands offers a number of scholarships for international students, many of which can cover a substantial portion of your costs, if not all of them. Keep in mind, however, that competition for these scholarships can be high, so it's important to start researching and applying early. Here are a few you might want to consider:
1. The Holland Scholarship: This scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in Holland. The scholarship amounts to €5,000 which you will receive in the first year of your studies.
2. Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES): Offered by the University of Amsterdam, the AES is a full scholarship of €25,000, covering tuition and living expenses for one academic year.
3. Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS): This program offers different awards. The student can either get tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee or get tuition fees minus home fee. Another option is getting tuition fee only for non-EEA students or reduction of € 10,000 of the tuition fee.
4. The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship offers a number of outstanding prospective students the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.
5. Orange Tulip Scholarship: This is specific for students from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, and Vietnam. The scholarships available differ per country and can vary from fee waivers to cost of living contributions.
6. TU Delft Excellence Scholarships: TU Delft’s most esteemed scholarship program offers full tuition waivers and monthly living stipends for EU and non-EU students in certain faculties.
7. Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarships at the University of Groningen: This Fund grants scholarships to talented students and young researchers from developing countries who are pursuing a master's degree at the University of Groningen.
Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria and deadlines, so be sure to check the specific details on the scholarship's official page. You might also want to contact the financial aid offices at the schools you're interested in, as they may have additional resources or scholarships available. Good luck with your search!
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