Are you an international student looking to study in Holland, but worried about the expenses, Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands offers prestigious NL Scholarship for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees at the university. The scholarships aim to make quality international education accessible to deserving students globally. Scholarship is offered by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in collaboration with Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Erasmus University’s NL Scholarship is partially funded and the student have to cover the rest of the expenses. The scholarship amounts varies from €5000, €10,000 or €15000, which is split into two parts: half is used as a reduction on the tuition fee, and the other half is received by the student through 10 monthly payments. This scholarship is awarded for one academic year and can only be received once. Erasmus University Rotterdam has a diverse student body from over 100 countries. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs taught in English, including Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, as well as PhD programs.
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a public university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It was founded in 1913 and is named after the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus. The university is known for its strong focus on research and education in the fields of economics, business, law, social sciences, health sciences, and humanities.
Scholarship Details
| Host Country | Netherland (Holland) |
| University | Erasmus University |
| Scholarship funded by | Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education |
| Coverage | Fully funded |
| Eligible Countries | All Countries Outside European Economic Are |
| Program offered | Masters, Short Courses |
| Deadline | 1 February 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a national of a country that is not part of the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Have never been enrolled as a full-degree student at an educational institution in the Netherlands.
- You must be selected for one of the eligible programs.
- Have registered for one of the bachelor or master programs in Studielink and have submitted the application documents in the EUR Application Portal before deadline.
- Have achieved excellent study results.
- You must meet all the requirements by the faculty you are applying to.
- Have completed the immigration application before May 15th.
Scholarship Benefits
NL Scholarship amount €5.000, €10.000 or €15.000. Amount will be decided by the faculty.
Other Scholarships
Erasmus University also offers scholarships for specific countries and regions such as:
- Atlas Scholarship – for students from Africa, Asia, and Latin America
- Holland High Potential Scholarship – for Indonesian students
- Orange Tulip Scholarship – for Brazilian students
- Erasmus Mundus Scholarship – for global students in EM joint degree programs
The eligibility criteria and application process varies for each scholarship program. Students are advised to check the Erasmus University website for latest updates.
Eligible Programs
Erasmus University is offering NL Scholarship to international students in following faculties,
- Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) – Bachelor Students
- Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) – Master Students
- Erasmus School of Law (ESL)
- Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) – Bachelor Students
- Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) – Master Students
- Erasmus MC
- Erasmus School of Philosophy (ESPhil) (look under ‘Funding’)
- Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC)
- Institute for Housing and Urban Development StudiesOpens external
- Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) – BachelorOpens external
- Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) – MasterOpens external
- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM)
- Erasmus University College (EUC)
Documents Required
To prepare for your application, you will need to gather the following documents:
- Valid Passport
- Complete Online Application
- Certified Copies of Academic Transcripts
- Motivation letter (Two Pages)
- A detailed Financial Statement describing your financial situation and the reason and need to receive the scholarship.
- A Budget Plan to explaining how you plan to finance your studies.
- Certified statement from your educational institution confirming your obtained GPA.
Deadline
The application for the Erasmus University NL Scholarship is open from November 1st and deadline is varies by the each faculty but usually it is 1 February 2025. Please note that scholarship applications received or incomplete after the deadline will not be considered.
Tips for Prospective Applicants
- Research all available scholarships and apply for relevant ones
- Pay attention to application deadlines and eligibility criteria
- Follow the application instructions carefully
- Highlight your academic excellence and financial need in your application
- Get support letters from professors or mentors
Applying for Erasmus University scholarships can make a big difference in being able to access world-class education. With proper planning and preparation, international students can avail these amazing funding opportunities.
Application Process
- Visit the official scholarship portal
- eur.nl/en/education/practical-matters/scholarships-grants/students-abroad/holland-scholarship-prospective
- Applicants have to registered on the eligible program by visiting Studielink.
- Submit the online application with all the supporting documents
- Application must be submitted before deadline
- Selections will be announced and emailed to the candidate by each faculty.
- Scholarship is for one year only.
- Awardees cannot switch programs after getting the scholarship.
