Another exciting scholarship opportunity is available to apply As the applications are open to apply for the Maastricht University scholarship 2025. Highly talented International students outside of the EEA region are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Students who have applied for full-time masters program at Maastricht University are eligible for the scholarship. The scholarship program consists of Holland-High potential scholarship and NL Scholarship. Maastricht Scholarship is merit-based so only highly talented students will be considered. You are required to have admission offer in any of Full-time masters program at the university.
Maastricht University Scholarship programme consists of both the High Potential Scholarship (funded by the Maastricht University Scholarship Fund), and the Holland Scholarship, which is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in conjunction with Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences. There are some eligibility requirements which must be full filled by the candidates to be considered for the scholarships.
English Proficiency Certificate like IELTS and TOEFL is not required to apply if you studied your previous degrees in English. This scholarship is all-expense paid fully funded scholarship opportunity so do not miss this. This is a great opportunity for students without any IELTS/TOEFL certificate.
Scholarship Details
| Organization | Maastricht University |
| Country | Holland |
| Education Level | Master |
| Financial Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligibility | From All Over world outside EU |
| Stipend Amount | € 12,350 (13 months) and € 23,750 (25 months) |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 February 2025 |
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Scholarship Awards
Following is the scholarship award for Masters Programs at Maastricht University for international students,
- UM Holland-High Potential Scholarship for Masters Programme
- NL Scholarship
Scholarship Coverage
Maastricht University’s UM High Potential Scholarship for masters is fully funded award which means all expenses are covered,
- Full Tuition Fee Coverage, € 13,800*; € 16,000* or € 16,800* depending on the tuition of your study programme
- Living expenses/stipend of € 12,350 Euros for 13 months and € 23,750 (25 months)
- Health insurance worth € 700
- VISA cost Coverage worth € 192
- Pre-academic training
| Living expenses | € 12,350* (13 months) or € 23,750* (25 months) | Paid to students by the UM International Services Desk |
| Health & liability insurance | € 700* | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
| Visa application costs | € 207 | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
| Tuition fees | At cost | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
| Pre-Academic Training costs | At cost | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
Maastricht University Courses
Following are courses available for Maastricht University scholarship 2024 for Masters degrees,
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
- MSc Epidemiology
- MSc Global Health
- MSc Governance and Leadership in European Public Health
- MSc Health Education and Promotion
- MSc Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management
- MSc Human Movement Sciences: spec. Health and Rehabilitation
- MSc Human Movement Sciences: spec. Sports and Nutrition
- MSc Work, Health and Career
- Health and Digital Transformation
Faculty of Science and Engineering
- MSc Systems Biology
- MSc Imaging and Engineering
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
- MA European Public Affairs
- MA Globalisation and Development Studies
- MA Media Studies: Digital Cultures
Faculty of Law
- LLM European Law School: spec. European Law & Market Integration
- LLM European Law School: spec. European Public Law & Governance
- LLM European Law School: spec. General programme
- LLM European Law School: spec. Law of Sustainable Europe
- LLM Forensics, Criminology and Law
- LLM Globalisation and Law: spec. Corporate and Commercial Law
- LLM Globalisation and Law: spec. General programme
- LLM Globalisation and Law: spec. Human Rights
- LLM Globalisation and Law: spec. International Trade and Investment Law
- LLM International and European Tax Law: spec. International and European Tax Law
- LLM International and European Tax Law: spec. Customs and International Supply Chain
- Taxation
- LLM International and European Tax Law: spec. Tax and Technology
- LLM Advanced Master in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management
- MSc Advanced Master in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management
Faculty of Psychology & Neuroscience
- MSc Forensic Psychology
- MSc Psychology: spec. Cognitive Neuroscience
- Research Master Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience: spec. Drug Development and Neuroscience
School of Business and Economics
- MSc Sustainability Science, Policy, & Society
- MSc International Business specialization Managerial Decision-Making and Control
- MSc Human Decision Science
- MSc International Business specialization Marketing-Finance
Faculty of studies for Bachelors
- Maastricht Science Programme
- University College Maastricht
- University College Venlo
Eligible Countries
Non-EU/EEA Country’s students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements
Following are the main applications requirements for scholarship,
- Students hold nationality in a country outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland or Surinam and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands.
- Students do not hold a double nationality from an EU/EEA country.
- Interested candidates meet the specific admission requirements of the UM Master’s programme to which you have applied.
- Interested students have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education programme in the Netherlands. Students who have completed exchange programmes in the Netherlands are welcome to apply.
- Candidates are not older than 35 years of age on 1 September 2024
- You have obtained excellent results during your prior education programmes, as demonstrated by your latest grade transcript or certified by academic excellence. If several applicants are equally qualified, UM will give preference to applicants whose academic transcript or certified letter of academic excellence demonstrate that they are among the top 5% of the 2024-2025 scholarship programme applicants.
Duration of the UM Holland-High Potential scholarship
- 13 months for a one-year Master’s programme
- 25 months for a two-year Master’s programme
Required Documents
To apply for for High Potential Scholarship, following documents are required to apply,
- Complete Application Form
- Your up-to-date CV
- A single page Letter of motivation
- Transcripts
- The contact details of one referee
- Reference letter by the referee
- Valid Passport
Last Date to Apply
Last date to apply for Maastricht University Masters High Potential Scholarship is 1 February 2025.
How to Apply
Candidates have to Register for one of the above mentioned participating Master’s programmes at Maastricht University.
- Search and Visit Maastricht University NL-High Potential scholarship.
- Submit the complete application for masters program via Studielink. You will receive a students ID number for UM. You will need this Student ID number to submit the scholarship application form.
- Now log in to your UM account and fill the Scholarship application form
- After that upload all the required documents in your UM Account.
- Candidates will have to contact the referee you provided in your application form and ask them to submit their reference letter per email to [email protected] by midnight on 1 February 2025 (Central European Time).
- After that The UM International Services Desk checks that all applications
- By April University will inform all the candidates about their application status
- Your status will be selected, waitlisted or rejected by the beginning of May 2024 at the latest.
