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Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education and participating universities · Netherlands

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What it covers

A one-off grant of around €5,000 in the first year of study, intended to offset tuition and living costs.

Who can apply

Non-EEA students, including Bangladeshi citizens, applying for a full Bachelors or Masters at a participating Dutch institution.

How to apply

  1. Apply for admission to a participating Dutch university.
  2. Apply for the Holland Scholarship through that university's own process before its deadline.
  3. Meet any additional institutional criteria.

Documents you will need

  • Admission application
  • Motivation letter
  • Transcripts
  • CV

Tips from successful applicants

  • It is a partial award — combine it with university scholarships or your own funds.
  • Each university applies its own selection criteria, so check the page for your institution.
Holland Scholarship — scholarship guide