ELIGIBILITY:

You are a prospective student

You are applying for a programme in the Netherlands for the first time

You will be paying the institutional tuition fee

Your nationality is non-EEA

You do not have a degree from an education institution in the Netherlands

You are applying for a full-time English-taught Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS).

You meet the specific admission requirements set by the AUAS programme you want to study

You have not received an NL Scholarship before

Global Sustainable Business Management master’s students cannot apply for the NL Scholarship.

Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will open in March 2026.

To access the application form, you have to log in with your AUAS ID. The Central Student Administration sends you your AUAS ID by email after applying for a degree programme in Studielink. Before starting the application procedure, make sure to activate your AUAS ID. The International Office of the AUAS programme you wish to enroll in can help you with any questions regarding the NL Scholarship.

BENEFIT:

 €5000

ELIGIBILITY:

Your nationality is non-EEA.

You are admitted for a bachelor’s or master’s program.

You have never before studied at an educational institution in the Netherlands.

You meet the specific application requirements of Aeres University of Applied Sciences for the programme of your choice.

Your prior learning meets the admission requirements of the study programme.

You have a minimum score of 550 in the TOEFL English test or a formally recognized equivalent such as the IELTS (level 6.0).

You have the ability to formulate coherently in written English, and you have a vision of the chosen area of interest. Essay writing is part of the selection procedure.

You have a strong motivation to be successful in the sector.

You have team spirit and a flexible attitude in an international working environment.

You are financially eligible for a Dutch visa.

Application and deadlines: Please note that you can only apply for this scholarship after gaining admission:

BENEFIT:

The scholarship amounts to €5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies.