Location: Netherlands
Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Bachelor and Masters Degrees)
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 2- 4 years
Deadline: May 1, 2026
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HAN University of Applied Sciences offers comprehensive scholarship opportunities for outstanding international students from outside the EU/EEA through two main programs: the HAN NL Scholarship (formerly HAN Holland Scholarship) and the Honors Scholarship. These scholarships are offered in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences, and Nuffic (the Dutch organization for internationalization in education). While these are partial scholarships designed to support tuition and living costs, they represent significant financial assistance for talented international students pursuing quality Dutch higher education.
HAN University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with approximately 30,000 students and campuses in Arnhem and Nijmegen. The university offers over 65 internationally-oriented programs taught in English across diverse fields including business, engineering, health sciences, education, IT, communication, and social studies. Known for its practical, career-focused education model combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience through internships and research projects, HAN maintains strong connections with industry partners and emphasizes innovative teaching methods.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
For Bachelor Students:
- HAN NL Scholarship: €12,500 total (€2,500 in semester 1, €2,500 in semester 2, then €2,500 per year for years 2-4 if earning 45+ credits annually)
- Honors Scholarship: €7,500 total (€2,500 in year 2, €2,500 in year 3, €2,500 in year 4 if earning 45+ credits, automatically awarded to top performers who didn’t receive NL Scholarship in year 1)
For Master Students:
- HAN NL Scholarship: €5,000 total (€2,500 in semester 1, €2,500 in semester 2)
- Honors Scholarship: €2,500 one-time payment in semester 2 (automatically awarded to top performers who didn’t receive NL Scholarship in semester 1)
Additional Support:
- Partial coverage of institutional tuition fees
- Support for living expenses in the Netherlands
- Scholarships can be combined with other external scholarships
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be a national of a country outside the EU/EEA (excluding Suriname)
- Must be liable to pay the higher institutional tuition fees (non-EU/EEA fees)
- Must not have a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands
- Must not have been previously enrolled in a degree program at a university or university of applied sciences in the Netherlands
- Must have been accepted into a full-time English-taught degree program at HAN University of Applied Sciences
- Must have an IELTS score of at least 6.5, TOEFL iBT score of at least 90, or Cambridge Certificate (CAE or CPE)
- Must be accepted into the program before April 1 (September start) or October 1 (February start) to receive scholarship application invitation
- Must demonstrate outstanding achievements in education and personal development
For Honors Scholarship (Bachelor):
- Must obtain all first-year credits (Propedeutic certificate)
- Must NOT have received the HAN NL Scholarship in the first year
- Selection made by academic board based on excellent academic performance
- No application needed – automatically awarded if selected
For Honors Scholarship (Master):
- Must earn all credits in the first semester
- Must NOT have received the HAN NL Scholarship in the first semester
- Selection made by academic board based on excellent academic performance
- No application needed – automatically awarded if selected
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
Selection for HAN NL Scholarships is competitive and based on outstanding achievements in education and personal development. Applications are evaluated through motivation letters explaining why the applicant will be a successful HAN student, a short video (maximum 3 minutes) where applicants describe themselves, their strengths, what others would say about them, their chosen program, their teamwork style, and career ambitions, curriculum vitae, and recent transcripts. The selection process prioritizes students demonstrating exceptional academic performance, strong English language proficiency, clear motivation and career goals, and potential to contribute positively to the HAN community. Since more students apply than scholarships available, meeting all requirements does not guarantee an award. The Honors Scholarship operates differently – no application is required as the academic board of each study program automatically selects students who achieve excellent academic performance and earn all required credits in their first year (bachelor) or first semester (master), provided they did not receive the HAN NL Scholarship.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
