Maastricht University- NL-High Potential scholarship

Netherlands
Posted 1 month ago
Field of Study Various
Level MSc
Country Netherlands
Eligibility
  • You hold a nationality in a country outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland or Surinam and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands.
  • Please check this website before you apply to see in which country you have to collect your MVV visa for the Netherlands .
  • If you already have a residence permit for another Schengen country, you can only apply if this residence permit is still valid until at least 2 September 2025.
  • If your residence permit expires before 2 September 2025 you can only apply for the Scholarship from your home country via a MVV visa application. More information can be found on the web pages of the Visa Office.
  • You do not have dual nationality from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland.
  • You have applied for admission to a participating full-time master’s program at Maastricht University (participating programs) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • You meet the specific admission requirements of the UM master program to which you have applied.
  • You have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education program in the Netherlands. Students who have completed exchange programs in the Netherlands are welcome to apply.
  • You are not older than 35 years of age on 1 September 2025.
  • You have obtained excellent results during your prior education programs, as demonstrated by your latest grade transcript showing a GPA of 7,5 out of 10 or higher.
Requirements Step 1:

  • Register for one of the participating master programs at UM (participating programs)
  • For further details on how to register for a master’s program at UM, please see your prospective program’s webpage.
  • Once you have submitted your application via Studielink, you will receive a student ID number for UM.
  • You will need a student number in order to complete and submit the Scholarship Application Form (see Step 2 below).

Step 2:

  • Please fill in the application form, you need to log in with your UM account
  • Please fill out the application form: Here
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Letter of motivation.
  • Proof of academic excellence.
  • Personal statement of financial needs.
  • A reference letter.
  • The contact details of one referee.
  • Additional info can be found on the official website.
Deadline 01-Feb-25
Organization Maastricht University
How to Apply Official Link
Coverage
  • Living expenses € 15,925* (13 months) or € 30,625* (25 months).
  • Health & liability insurance € 700.
  • Visa application costs.
  • Tuition fees.
  • Pre-Academic Training costs.
  • International Student Ambassador Programme.
  • (ISAP) At cost for the first block only.
  • The amount of € 15,925 for living expenses (€ 1,225 per month) covers the following expenses and can be broken down as follows (amounts are subject to change):
      • Housing: € 600
      • Groceries and personal hygiene: € 160
      • Telephone: € 60
      • Travel: € 100
      • Books and study materials: € 90
      • Clothing, hobbies and going out: € 125
      • Miscellaneous: € 90

Job Features

Job CategoryInternship and training, Master

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