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UM GLOBAL STUDIES BACHELOR’S SCHOLARSHIP

Application Opens: October 2026

LOCATION: The Netherlands

The Global Studies bachelor-level study programme trains students to understand and develop solutions for complex global issues, crossing disciplinary and geographical boundaries. The study programme is unique in the Netherlands for having six faculties, each with their disciplinary expertise, contribute equally to the educational content of the programme.

The study programme offers students the opportunity to take part in a local or international field study, develop an intervention for a societal problem presented by an NGO, government, agency, firm, or school, and write an interdisciplinary bachelor thesis.

ELIGIBILITY:

Target group: incoming bachelor students with proven academic excellence and personal development potential that have been (conditionally) admitted to the Global Studies study programme.

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

You hold the nationality of a country that is eligible to receive Official Development Assistance from the OECD and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands. 

Please check this website before you apply to see in which country you have to collect your MVV visa for the Netherlands.

If you already have a residence permit for another Schengen country, you can only apply if this residence permit is still valid until at least 2 September 2027. If your residence permit expires before 2 September 2027, you can only apply for the scholarship from your home country via an MVV visa application. More information can be found on the webpages of the Visa Office.

You do not have a dual nationality from any country in the European Economic Area or any other country not included in the list.

You have applied for admission to the Global Studies bachelor’s programme at the UM for the 2027-2028 academic year

You meet the specific admission requirements of the UM bachelor’s programme to which you have applied.

You do not have a diploma from a higher education institution; you are not eligible for a scholarship if you have completed a degree programme equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

You are not older than 35 years of age on 1 September 2027

You agree to become an active Global Studies and UM ambassador during and after your studies, by committing to share your experiences during at least one (information) session for students and/or other stakeholders

You can only submit an application once; please make sure all documents meet the requirements before you start your application. We cannot add or replace documents after you submit the application

Duration of the UM Global Studies Scholarship: 36 months for the bachelor’s programme in Global Studies

BENEFIT:

Amount of the UM Global Studies Scholarship programme 2027-2028

Living expenses€ 20,150*  per academic yearPaid to students by the UM International Services Desk
Health & liability insuranceAt costArranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk
Visa application costsAt costArranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk
Tuition feesAt cost per  academic year*Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk
Pre-Academic Training costsAt costArranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk
International StudentAmbassador Programme (ISAP)At cost for first block onlyArranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk

This amount is subject to change for academic year 2027-2028

The amount of € 20,150 for living expenses (€ 1,550 per month) covers the following expenses and can be broken down as follows (amounts are subject to change):

Housing: € 960

Groceries and personal hygiene: €160

Telephone: € 60

Travel: € 100

Books and study materials: € 90

Clothing, hobbies and going out: € 125

Miscellaneous: € 55

Please note that air tickets are not included and must be paid by the candidate. 

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FULLY FUNDED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TOKYO INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE AND DOCTORAL PROGRAM (C) SPRING/FALL

Application Deadline: October 11, 2026, at 23:59 (JST)

LOCATION: Japan

With a diverse group of 18 academic departments participating in this program, students should be able to find a department in which to further their research, acquire broader knowledge and understanding, and conduct advanced long-term research in a field that best matches their interests and background. There is no Japanese language requirement for this program as lectures and seminars are held in English. Qualified international students, who may have little or no knowledge of the Japanese language, can enroll in the Institute of Science Tokyo’s Master’s, Doctoral, or Integrated Doctoral Education Program and pursue an advanced degree in Japan. However, students are given opportunities to attend Japanese language classes on a regular basis in order to better adapt to daily life in Japan.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants who satisfy one of the conditions provided in A or B below.

Please note that applicants may NOT

Apply to a different Science Tokyo program before receiving admission results or (ii) submit multiple applications to different master’s programs for the same enrollment period. Applications in either of the above two cases will be rejected or revoked.

Master’s Program / Integrated Doctoral Education Program:

Persons who have successfully completed 16 years of education outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrolment date

Persons who have graduated from a university or college in Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date.

Persons who have successfully completed 3 years or more of education at a university or college outside Japan and obtained a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrolment date

Persons who have successfully completed 15 years of education and are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having an outstanding academic record

Persons whose countries do not require 16 years of education prior to completing an undergraduate-level education, but who satisfy both conditions noted below and are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than that of graduates of a Japanese university

Persons who have spent at least one year as a research student or research fellow at a university or research institution in or outside Japan after successfully completing undergraduate-level education

Persons who are at least 22 years old by the day before the enrolment date

Doctoral Program:

Persons who have successfully obtained a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional master’s degree at a university or college outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrolment date

Persons who have obtained a master’s degree or a professional master’s degree in Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the admission date

Persons who do not meet eligibility conditions (1) or (2) but are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having academic abilities equivalent to or higher than those of a master’s degree or professional master’s degree holder and are at least 24 years old by the day before the enrolment date

Note: The admission of applicants expecting to obtain a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or

professional master’s degree from a university or college will be revoked should the applicant fail to do so by the day before the admission date.

Application Process:

Prior to application, applicants are required to contact their intended academic supervisor at Science Tokyo directly via email, provide a self-introductory statement and a letter of intent for their period of study at Science Tokyo, and obtain the consent of the desired faculty member to serve in this capacity.

Applications will not be considered without the consent of a Science Tokyo faculty member who will act as the applicant’s academic supervisor.

Before proceeding with the online application process, applicants must obtain a consent letter from a Science Tokyo faculty member and send a copy of it to the Admissions Division by October 4, at 23:59 (JST). After verifying the document, the Admissions Division will provide applicants with a URL for the online application system and a required password.

Note: Faculty members are affiliated with schools and assigned to teach a graduate major. Students must select a graduate major from the faculty list. Please ask your intended academic supervisor which graduate major you should select.

Requirements for the completion of a degree are stipulated for each graduate major.

For scholarship applications, you must submit an additional application form apart from the IGP application form. Please apply using the scholarship application form URL below. Please note that you will need to use the token issued at the time of IGP application form. Scholarship Application Form URL: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wCS769RAwY

Application Guide

BENEFIT:

Overseas applicants who enroll at Science Tokyo have the chance to apply for the “Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students by Pre-arrival Admission” from the Japan Student Services Organization (“JASSO”). The monthly amount of this scholarship is JPY 48,000 and is subject to change as specified by JASSO. This scholarship will be paid from April 2027 to March 2028 (12 months). Applicants must pay the enrollment and tuition fees even if they are selected for this scholarship. Please note that those who are granted any other scholarship that doesn’t allow plural grants cannot apply for this scholarship simultaneously.

ADB-JSP: This scholarship is for the master’s degree programs only. The scholarship provides a monthly allowance of JPY 147,000 per month, a book allowance of JPY 100,000 per year, a thesis allowance of JPY 50,000 per year, travel expenses, medical insurance, and others. This scholarship is for only FALL INTAKE.

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