Location: Netherlands
Program: Master’s
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 2 years
Deadline: January 31, 2025
The Radboud Scholarship Programme is a very selective scholarship programme. It offers talented, highly motivated, non-EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship for a complete English-taught Radboud University Master’s programme.
For 2025/2026, a maximum of 18 Radboud Scholarships are available: Faculty of Arts (3), Faculty of Law (3), Nijmegen School of Management (3), Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies (1), Faculty of Science (4), Faculty of Social Sciences (4).
Radboud University is a prestigious public research university located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Established in 1923, it is known for its strong emphasis on research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a student-centered learning environment. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs, particularly in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and medical sciences.
This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students looking to study in a prestigious university in the Netherlands at a more affordable cost.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Reduced tuition fee from €17,000 to €2.530
- Costs for visa
- Residence permit
- Health insurance
- Liability insurance for your stay in the Netherlands (Aon Student Insurance)
NOTE: The costs of living and studying in the Netherlands are not covered by the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport.
- Are not eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee for other reasons.
- Have (will obtain) a bachelor’s degree achieved outside the Netherlands, have no degrees achieved in the Netherlands and did not receive any previous education in the Netherlands (exchange programmes excluded, provided that they are part of the bachelor’s degree achieved outside the Netherlands).
- Meet the English language proficiency requirement for the master’s programme of your choice.
Have been fully admitted to the English-taught master’s programme starting 1 September 2025 as stated in the formal letter of admission.
- Are able to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands.
- Are enrolled at Radboud University as a full-time student for the academic year and master’s programme for which the scholarship will be awarded.
Selection Criteria
The selection of the scholarship recipients will be based on the following criteria:
Academic excellence
- Outstanding study results in your present field of study, for example through grades, test scores, publications.
- Relevancy of your previous degree to the master’s programme.
- The ranking of the university where you obtained your previous degree(s).
Ambition
- The quality and relevance of your motivation letter for the master’s programme.
- Show promise, based on previous achievements, performances and work in the relevant field of study.
- Life experience and/or extracurricular activities such as internships or volunteering.
References
- Quality of the recommendations in the two reference letters, preferably two academic references, please see these reference guidelines.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
