The NL-High Potential Scholarship program at Maastricht University (UM) provides 24 full scholarships amounting to €30,000 each academic year. This inclusive scholarship covers tuition fees and offers a monthly stipend. It is specifically designed for exceptionally talented students from outside the European Union (EU) who have gained admission to a Master’s program at UM.
Brief Description
Country: Netherlands
Host Institution(s): Maastricht University
Level/Field of study: Master
Number of Awards: Not specific
Target group: International student
Deadline: 1 Feb 2024 (annual)
Scholarship benefits
The scholarship encompasses living expenses (€12,350 for 13 months; €23,750 for 25 months), health and liability insurance (€700), visa application fees (€210), tuition fees (at actual cost), and pre-academic training costs.
Recipients of the High Potential scholarship are granted funding for the entire duration of their Master’s program, which is 13 months for a one-year master’s program and 25 months for a two-year master’s program.
Eligibility requirements
All applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
- Hold nationality in a country outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or Surinam and meet the prerequisites for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands.
- Do not possess dual nationality from an EU/EEA country.
- Have submitted an application for admission to a full-time Master’s program at Maastricht University for the academic year 2024-2025.
- Satisfy the specific admission requirements of the UM Master’s program for which you have applied.
- Have not previously enrolled in a degree-seeking higher education program, primary education program, or secondary education program in the Netherlands. Applicants who have completed exchange programs in the Netherlands are eligible to apply.
- Be under the age of 35 as of September 1, 2024.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance in previous education programs, as evidenced by your most recent grade transcript or certified by academic excellence. In the event of equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to those whose academic records place them in the top 5% of the 2023/24 scholarship program applicants.
How to apply
To be considered for the scholarship, initiate the process by enrolling in one of the eligible Master’s Programs (MA) at Maastricht University. After submitting your application through Studielink, you will obtain a student ID number, crucial for completing and submitting the Scholarship Application Form. Complete the form, upload the necessary documents, and submit your application online before the deadline on February 1, 2024.
For comprehensive details on accessing the application form and step-by-step guidance on applying for this scholarship, please refer to the official website provided below.
Official Scholarship Website: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/your-studies-begin/coming-maastricht-university-abroad/um-scholarships-students-abroad