Groningen NL Scholarship 2027 (Partial Funding)

The University of Groningen NL Scholarship 2027 gives non EEA students a one time €5,000 grant. It helps cover living costs in the first year of a master’s programme.

This award is partial funding only. It does not cover full tuition or all expenses. Recipients still pay tuition fees and other costs.

First you must secure an admission offer for an eligible master’s programme at Groningen. Then you apply for the scholarship separately.

University of Groningen NL Scholarship 2027 Eligibility

You hold a nationality outside the EEA. You do not qualify for EU tuition rates for any other reason.

You obtained or will obtain your bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands. You have not studied for a full degree in the Netherlands before (exchanges are fine).

You show excellent academic results from your bachelor’s studies. You meet Dutch visa requirements. You have not received the NL Scholarship before.

What You Receive

The grant is €5,000 paid in the first year of studies. The university pays it in instalments after you arrive.

It is a contribution to living costs. Full costs of studying and living in the Netherlands remain your responsibility.

Application Timeline for University of Groningen NL Scholarship 2027

Applications open after you receive an admission offer. The deadline for the 2027 2028 academic year is 1 February 2027 at 23:59 CET.

You need a motivation letter that explains your goals and why studying in the Netherlands fits your plans. You also upload your bachelor’s transcript and the admission letter.

Incomplete applications are not considered. Selection looks at academic excellence, ambition, and experience. Results come by around 15 March.

How to Apply

First apply for admission to a participating master’s programme via Studielink and the university system. Get your offer.

Then complete the NL Scholarship application form on the official Groningen page. Attach all required documents before the deadline.

Check the official list of eligible programmes on the university website. Only those programmes qualify.

Important Notes

This is not full funding. Compare it with fully funded options if your budget is tight.

Also see the Eric Bleumink Fellowship 2027 for a fully funded alternative at the same university.

Other strong European options include the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027 and the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027.

For more Netherlands awards check the Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Programme 2027.

Middle East options include the Doha Institute Scholarship 2027.

Apply on the official University of Groningen NL Scholarship page

Always confirm the latest details and eligible programmes on the university website before you apply. Dates and rules can change.