The Erasmus Trustfonds was founded to support research and education projects, organised by the Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) specifically. The fund hereby aims to contribute to the growth and flourishing of Erasmus University.

This scholarship is only available for students of the master Commercial Law (and its specialisations) and International and European Union Law.

ELIGIBILITY:

For Erasmus Trustfonds scholarship: This scholarship is only available for students of the Master Commercial Law (and its specialisations) and International and European Union Law. The scholarship is open to individuals from developing countries. Both EU and non-EU students are welcome to apply.

For NL scholarship: Only non-EU students are welcome to apply.

The scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or masters in Holland. 

Application procedure:

The deadline for application is 1 April 2025. Students will be notified of the awards committee’s decision at the end of May. Every application can be submitted by

e-mail (informationdesk.llm@law.eur.nl) to the LL.M. Office and need to include the following documents:

Motivation letter (including intended career path);

CV;

Proof of excellence during bachelor of laws (certified copy of bachelor’s degree including grade list);

In case you have not completed your bachelor yet the average grade of the current year until the date of application applies.

Budget plan.

Information about costs of living can be found here.

BENEFIT:

For Erasmus Trustfonds scholarship: max € 15.000

For NL scholarship: € 10,000