The NL Scholarship is the Dutch national scholarship programme — formerly known as the Holland Scholarship — for international students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study in the Netherlands. At Erasmus University Rotterdam it is administered per faculty: the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) awards €5,000 to one excellent student for a full-time bachelor's or master's programme. It is explicitly not a full-tuition scholarship.
Why it is notable: EUR runs no single central award — each faculty sets its own amount, form, and deadline. The IHS NL Scholarship page is one of the few faculty pages already publishing concrete 2027 dates.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
One-time scholarship award of €5,000, paid to the awardee (not full-tuition — described by IHS as a contribution, not a full scholarship).
UNVERIFIED whether it is paid in installments or as a lump sum — not stated on the official page.
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Graduationfor Masters
This scholarship is offered for full-time Bachelor's and Master's programmes at Erasmus University Rotterdam (IHS).
Who can apply
Students of non-EEA nationality (the EEA consists of the EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway). Global — not restricted to any single country.
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
Course-dependent — you must meet the English requirements of the EUR programme you apply to (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL scores per programme; confirm on your programme's admission page).
Other Certificates
Certified copy of Bachelor's degree including grade list (proof of excellence). If the Bachelor's is not yet complete, the average grade of the current year up to the date of application applies.
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
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Country checker
All nationalities except EEA countries (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway). Students with a Dutch institution diploma are excluded.
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Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
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Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
Document checklist
01Unconditional admission letter
02Motivation letter (including intended career path)
03Proof of excellence during Bachelor (certified copy of Bachelor degree including grade list; if not yet completed, the average grade of the current year until the date of application)
04Description of financial position, including a bank statement showing 12 × €1,250 sufficient for living costs, plus an indication of the maximum contribution possible from the applicant and/or externa
Application fee
No scholarship application fee is published on the official page. (Separate EUR programme admission fees may apply — con
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Netherlands entry visa / residence permit for study (MVV + verblijfsvergunning).
Application Procedure
8 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Read the NL Scholarship conditions on the
official NL Scholarship website (studyinnl.org) to familiarise yourself with the terms.
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Apply for admission to a full-time bachelor
or master programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam (IHS) — you need an unconditional admission letter for the scholarship file.
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Submit the NL Scholarship application by completing
the IHS NL Scholarship online application form, attaching: (a) unconditional admission letter, (b) motivation letter including intended career path, (c) proof of excellence during your Bachelor (certified copy of Bachelo
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Motivation letter (including intended career path)
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Unconditional admission letter
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Receive the awards committee's decision by 3
May 2027.
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Proof of excellence during Bachelor (certified copy
of Bachelor degree including grade list; if not yet completed, the average grade of the current year until the date of application)
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Description of financial position
including a bank statement showing 12 × €1,250 sufficient for living costs, plus an indication of the maximum contribution possible from the applicant and/or external sponsors
Application milestones
25 Apr 2027
Application deadline
15 Apr 2027
Application deadline
2027
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Erasmus University Rotterdam platform.
How much is the NL Scholarship at EUR (IHS)? A: The scholarship amounts to €5,000 and is awarded to one student based on academic excellence. It is explicitly not a full-tuition scholarship.Who can apply? A: Students of non-EEA nationality who are excellent students according to the faculty's standards, applying for a full-time bachelor or master at Erasmus University Rotterdam, who haveHow many times can I apply? A: You can only apply for this scholarship once.When is the deadline? A: Apply at IHS by 15 April 2027; the NL Scholarship application deadline is 25 April 2027.What financial proof do I need? A: A description of your financial position including a bank statement showing an amount sufficient for living costs during your studies (12 × €1,250) plus an indicatioWhen will I hear the decision? A: The awards committee's decision is communicated by 3 May 2027.
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