NL Scholarship

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The NL Scholarship is a scholarship for excellent students from non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a Master's programme at the University of Twente. The scholarship amounts to € 5,000 only for the first year of your studies.

                  

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science together with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. This scholarship is meant for international students from outside the EEA who want to do their master’s programme in the Netherlands.

Andrea's story

My name is Andrea Garcia, I come from Quéretaro, México, and I studied MSc in Industrial Design Engineering. The Holland Scholarship (former NL scholarship) ave me the opportunity to follow this programme at the University of Twente.

I had the chance to study at the University of Twente when I was doing a year of exchange. Back then I saw and felt what an innovation playground the Twente area and the University itself are.  After every lecture, I urgently felt the rush to strive for better and I was enchanted by the stream of ideas and knowledge that popped in every alley of the University.  I truly believed that this conglomerate of cultures, brilliant people and tacit companies support were the most motivating creative environment one could ever ask for.  I felt so in love with daily breathing knowledge and culture, that  I committed every drop energy I had in order to be able to come back; and so I did.

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Scholarship value

Please note: This scholarship is meant as a compensation for study related costs. It is up to the scholarship student to decide how to spend the money. No costs (e.g. tuition fees) will be paid on your behalf.

Master's programmes
Applied Mathematics

Expand your understanding of mathematics to tackle challenging issues in a variety of sectors. This Master’s teaches you to discover new patterns and predict them through mathematical models.

Applied Physics

Deepen your understanding of the laws of physics to find technical solutions in a wide range of areas such as IT, sustainability, healthcare, chip design, digitalisation, finance, space and more.

Biomedical Engineering

Do you want to improve healthcare with technological innovations? In this Master’s, you’ll design smart solutions – from artificial hearts to advanced diagnostics.

Business Administration

In today’s evolving world it makes no sense to do business as usual. This Master’s turns you into an innovative, entrepreneurial business leader who prepares businesses for the challenges of tomorrow.

Business Information Technology

Become an expert in IT-based business innovation, able to devise new services and radically improve the way businesses work.

Chemical Science & Engineering

Develop new chemical processes, materials and molecules and contribute to innovations that benefit our society in areas such as health, water, food and sustainability.

Civil Engineering & Management

Do you want to work on future-proof solutions in the construction, water and/or transport sector? Learn to manage civil engineering projects with an eye for both technical and non-technical aspects.

Communication Science

Are you interested in human behaviour, social change and communication? In this Master's, you will learn to develop communication strategies for brands, governments and other organisations.

Computer Science

Become an expert computer scientist and learn to solve the biggest challenges of our digital society by designing and developing more secure and efficient ICT systems.

Construction Management & Engineering

Become an expert in managing large-scale, complex construction projects in an increasingly digitised industry, using an innovative, integral approach.

Educational Science & Technology

Are you fascinated by learning, but not necessarily dreaming of becoming a teacher? Engage in educational breakthroughs in schools and/or organisations as a researcher, designer or consultant.

Electrical Engineering

Design smart and sustainable electronic systems for robotics, telecommunications, biomedical applications, nano and energy technologies. Shape the future of electronics!

Embedded Systems

Become an expert in designing the software and hardware of complex embedded systems in vehicles, pacemakers and chipsets, amongst others.

Environmental & Energy Management

The one-year, English-taught Master's in Environmental & Energy Management will equip you to lead, manage and govern socio-technological change processes related to energy, water and the environment.

European Studies

Managing Europe is a complex challenge. This Master’s gives you the expertise to operate in this fascinating environment where various levels of government come together.

Geo-information Science and Earth Observation

Contribute to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges by mastering the acquisition, analysis, and processing of geo-information data.

Health Sciences

Want to improve the quality of healthcare and public health? This Master’s focuses on healthcare policy and organisation, with specific attention to the role of technology.

Humanitarian Engineering

Do you want to tackle complex humanitarian challenges and crises worldwide? In this Master's, you will develop sustainable, technical solutions, combining technical and socio-cultural knowledge.

Industrial Design Engineering

Do you want to design innovative products that can enrich everyday life? In this Master’s, you combine design and engineering to optimise not only products, but also product development.

Industrial Engineering & Management

Combine technical expertise with management skills to analyse, improve, and future-proof complex business processes in (international) organisations.

Interaction Technology

Delve into the field of human-computer interaction and design and develop interactive technologies that are meaningful to people and society.

Mechanical Engineering

Become an expert mechanical engineer who focuses on the futureproof design, analysis and maintenance of machinery, structures, products and production processes.

Nanotechnology

Tackle big challenges on the tiniest scale: become an expert in nanotechnology and develop smart, innovative solutions for major societal issues in healthcare, ICT and sustainability.

Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society

How does technology shape our lives and the world we live in? Learn to understand the role of modern technology in our society from a philosophical perspective.

Psychology

Understanding our world starts with understanding people. Learn how to influence human behaviour—from building trust in new technology and promoting mental health to preventing criminal behaviour.

Public Administration

Do you want to understand the role of governments in themes like climate, healthcare, security, and sustainability? Learn to address today’s key political, societal, and technological challenges.

Robotics

Become an expert in robotics: design smart, human-centred robots and combine AI, mechatronics, systems integration and ethics to make a real impact in industry and society.

Spatial Engineering

Natural disasters, poverty, food shortages, epidemics, and climate change: learn to tackle society’s greatest and complex challenges using spatial data and technical and socio-economic knowledge.

Sustainable Energy Technology

Work towards the energy transition! In this Master's, you will learn to conceive, develop and apply sustainable energy solutions for a future without fossil fuels.

Countries eligible for this scholarship
  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • American Samoa
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Australia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bermuda
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Cape Verde
  • Cayman Islands
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Congo - Brazzaville
  • Congo - Kinshasa
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Curaçao
  • Cyprus
  • Côte d’Ivoire
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Falkland Islands
  • Fiji
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Ghana
  • Greenland
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guam
  • Guatemala
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong SAR China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Macao SAR China
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Marshall Islands
  • Martinique
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Mongolia
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar (Burma)
  • Namibia
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • New Caledonia
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Niue
  • Norfolk Island
  • North Korea
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Palestinian Territories
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Pitcairn Islands
  • Puerto Rico
  • Qatar
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Réunion
  • Samoa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Sint Maarten
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • South Sudan
  • Sri Lanka
  • St. Barthélemy
  • St. Helena
  • St. Kitts & Nevis
  • St. Lucia
  • St. Martin
  • St. Pierre & Miquelon
  • St. Vincent & Grenadines
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Syria
  • São Tomé & Príncipe
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tokelau
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad & Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks & Caicos Islands
  • Tuvalu
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Wallis & Futuna
  • Western Sahara
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Application requirements

In order to be eligible for a NL Scholarship, you should meet all the requirements below.

Deadlines for application

Application deadline - round 1:

Application deadline - round 2:

When you applied in round 1, and your application was rejected, an application in round 2 is not considered. 

Requests for further information contact: internationaloffice-scholarship@utwente.nl

How to apply

You have to apply for a Master's programme first. Once you have applied for a Master's programme, you can apply here with your student number.

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