Holland Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions

Students have lots of questions regarding the Holland Scholarships for International Students. It is the scholarship program offered by the Holland to international students. Here are the answers to your questions regarding this scholarship program.

(Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes.

(Q) Is it easy to be selected for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, if you are a hardworking and an eligible candidate.

(Q) What is Holland Scholarships for International Students?

(A) The Holland Scholarship (is also known as Nuffic Netherlands scholarships), financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science.

(Q) How to apply for the Holland Scholarships for International Students?

(A) To apply for this award:

  • Candidates apply directly at the participating Dutch higher education institution
  • Attach all require documents.

(Q) Host country of this scholarship program?

(A) Holland.

(Q) What is the duration of this scholarship program?

(A) Holland Scholarship is available just for first year study (one year).

(Q) How many scholarships are awarded per year or annually?

(A) Many numbers of scholarships are offered per year.

(Q) Is it a fully funded scholarship program?

(A) This scholarship provides many grants to successful applicants:

  • The scholarship amounts to € 5,000, which receive in the first year of your studies
  • Holland Scholarship is not a full-tuition scholarship.

(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline?

(A) No.

(Q) Who can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) This scholarship program is meant for international students from outside the EU and EEA who want to pursue their bachelor’s and master’s at one of the 48 Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences in Holland Netherlands. These Holland scholarships are offered for outstanding international students.

(Q) Scholarship will be awarded on merit?

(A) Yes, it is a merit based scholarship program.

(Q) Which fields of education does this program offers?

(A) Applicants can choose any area for bachelors and masters study program in Holland Netherlands.

(Q) What are the eligibility criteria for this scholarship program?

(A) In to be considered for Holland Scholarships, candidates must be:

  • Applicants must have non-EEA nationality
  • Candidates applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions
  • Meet the specific requirements of the institution
  • Have never before studied at an education institution in the Netherlands.

(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form and not the documents?

(A) Then their application will not be considered and will be cancelled.

(Q) A person who already is availing of any other scholarship, can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) An applicant may apply for other scholarship programs, but cannot hold two scholarships at the same time.

(Q) Mention the names of participating universities?

(A) Following are the participating universities:

Research Universities

  • Leiden University
  • Utrecht University
  • University of Groningen
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Maastricht University
  • VU Amsterdam
  • Radbound University
  • Tilburg University
  • Delft University of Technology
  • Eindhoven University of Technology
  • University of Twente
  • Wageningen University
  • Protestant Theological University
  • Theological University Apeldoorn
  • Theological University

Universities of Applied Sciences

  • Aeres University of Applied Sciences
  • Amsterdam University of the Arts
  • ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
  • Breda University of Applied Sciences
  • Codarts Rotterdam
  • Driestar educatief
  • Fontys University of Applied Sciences
  • Gerrit Rietveld Academia
  • The Hague University of Applied Sciences
  • Hanze University of Applied Sciences
  • Hotelschool The Hague
  • Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
  • Inholland University of Applied Sciences
  • Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
  • HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
  • Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
  • HAN University of Applied Sciences
  • HKU University of Applied Sciences
  • HZ University of Applied Sciences
  • Saxion University of Applied Sciences
  • NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
  • Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
  • Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.

(Q) What happens if any information is found to be untrue?

(A) Then the process of your application will be terminated.

(Q) What is the deadline or last date of this scholarship program?

(A) 1st February, 1stMarch (annual).

(Q) How to contact the Holland Scholarship for International Students?

(A) Nuffic
PO Box 29777
2502 LT The Hague
The Netherlands

Nuffic
Kortenaerkade 11
2518 AX The Hague
The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0)70 – 426 02 60
Fax: +31 (0)70 – 426 03 99

(Q) Want to know more about the Holland Scholarship for International Students?

(A) Visit the official website, to get more information about the scholarship:

https://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/highlighted-scholarships/holland-scholarship/holland-scholarship

 

By- Syed Pashmina Dolly.