Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship 2026–2027 | Fully Funded Opportunity in the Netherlands
Are you an international student dreaming of studying in the Netherlands? Maastricht University offers one of Europe’s most prestigious and fully funded scholarship programs — the NL-High Potential Scholarship 2026–2027. This scholarship provides outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA a chance to pursue a Master’s degree at one of the Netherlands’ top research universities, entirely free of financial worries. NL-High Potential Scholarship 2026–2027 offers a fully funded opportunity for outstanding international students. This scholarship is specifically designed for high-potential students from outside the EU/EEA.
🎓 Scholarship Benefits
- Living Allowance: €15,925 for a 13-month program or €30,625 for a 25-month program.
- Tuition Fees: Fully waived.
- Insurance: €700 for health and liability coverage.
- Visa & Residence Permit: Arranged and covered.
- Pre-Academic Training: Costs covered.
- International Student Ambassador Program (ISAP): First block costs covered.
The scholarship duration matches the length of your Master's program: 13 months for a one-year program and 25 months for a two-year program.
✅ Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or Suriname.
- Not eligible if holding dual nationality with an EU/EEA country or Switzerland.
- Under 35 years of age on 1 September 2026.
- Must not have previously participated in a degree-seeking program in the Netherlands.
- Minimum GPA of 7.5/10.
- Must apply for a full-time Master's program at Maastricht University for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Must commit to becoming an active scholarship ambassador during and after studies.
📝 Application Process
- Apply for your Master's program via Studielink (Deadline: 8 December 2025).
- After admission, receive your student ID number.
- Log in to your UM account and complete the online scholarship application (Deadline: 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET).
- Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
- Motivation Letter (using UM template)
- Academic Transcript + grade system explanation
- Personal Statement of Financial Need
- Reference Letter (dated after February 2025)
- Referee Contact Details (work email and phone number)
📅 Important Dates
- Admission Application Deadline: 8 December 2025
- Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET
- Results Announcement: April–May 2026
- Pre-Academic Training: August 2026
This is a highly competitive scholarship; only 2% of applicants are selected.
For more details and to apply, visit the official page: Maastricht University Official Scholarship Page
