Scholarship

Education: master’s degree.

Master’s Degree Program | Holland
Applications Open for 2026 Intake

Maastricht University offers fully funded scholarships for outstanding international students applying for full-time master’s programs. The UM NL-High Potential Scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly living expenses, insurance and visa costs. A total of 21 scholarships are available for 2026.

Host Country: Holland
Host University: Maastricht University
Degree Level: Master’s Programs
Program Duration: 13 or 25 months
Application Deadline: December 8, 2025

Scholarship Benefits:
Full tuition fee coverage.
€15,925 living allowance for 13-month programs.
€30,625 living allowance for 25-month programs.
Health and liability insurance (€700).
Visa application cost (€207).
Pre-academic training provided.

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicant must hold a passport from a non-EU/EEA country.
Eligible for Dutch MVV visa and residence permit.
Must apply for a full-time master’s program at Maastricht University for 2026–2027.
No prior full degree completed in the Netherlands.
Preference for applicants without a previous master’s degree.
Under 35 years old by September 1, 2026.
Strong academic performance (GPA 7.5/10 or above).
Must be willing to serve as a UM ambassador during the scholarship year.

How to Apply:
Register for a Maastricht University master’s program via Studielink and obtain a student ID.
Submit required documents through the UM scholarship portal, including CV, motivation letter, academic excellence proof, reference letter and financial statement.
Applications must be submitted before the scholarship deadline.

Eligible Programs:
Offered across faculties including Arts and Social Sciences, Law, Health and Life Sciences, Psychology and Neuroscience, and Business and Economics.

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