On 1st October, 2025 Maastricht University opened its application portal to candidates who are seeking scholarship options to pursue higher education. The University offers 21 full scholarships each academic year to highly talented students from outside the European Union (EU) who have been admitted to a master’s programmes.
Eligibility Standards:
You are eligible if you:
- Hold a nationality in a country outside of the EU/EEA, Switzerland or Surinam and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands.
- Do not have dual citizenship from an EU/EEA nation
- Have applied for admission onto a masters program at Maastricht University for the 2026/2027 academic year
- Must have applied for admission before 8th December, 2025
- Meet the specific admission requirements for the the program you are applying for
- Have never participated in a degree seeking higher education programme in Netherlands
- Are not older than 36 by 1st September, 2026
- Obtained excellent results in your previous education programme as demonstrated by your latest grade transcript showing a GPA of 7.5 out of 10 or higher.
- You agree to become an active UM NL High Potential and UM ambassador during and after your studies, by committing to share your experiences during at least one (information) session for students and/or other stakeholders.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not obtained a master degree yet
Benefits:
- Accommodation will be provided
- €700 for Health and reliability insurance
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Living expenses of € 15,925 (13 months) or € 30,625 25 months)
- Visa cost will also be covered under this scholarship
- The tuition fees will be waived
- Pre-Academic Training costs Will be taken care of
Required Documents:
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of academic excellence (transcripts)
- Personal statement of financial need
- A reference letter
- Contact details of one referee
Important Things To Note:
- A room is mandatorily part of the Scholarship. Accepting the funding means, you accept the room. The accommodation provided to students is not suitable for partners/spouses and/or children. Preferences with regard to the accommodation f.e. religious beliefs will be taken into account. Refusing the room means your funding will be cancelled.
- The award does not cover travel costs
Application Procedure For The Scholarship At Maastricht University
- Choose an eligible masters programme here
- Apply for admission through This Page . After submitting your entry, you will receive a UM student ID number. You will require this number to apply for financial aid
- Proceed to apply for the award using This Link
Closing Date: 1st February, 2026, 23:59 CET.
For additional information, visit the school’s official website