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Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship 2027 in the Netherlands (Fully Funded Master’s)
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Program Overview
The Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship programme offers 18 full scholarships each academic year to highly talented students from outside the European Union who have been admitted to a master's programme at Maastricht University. Each scholarship includes a tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend. The programme combines the High Potential Scholarship, funded by the university's scholarship fund, and the NL Scholarship, financed by the Dutch government.
Scholarship applications are open from 1 October 2026 until 1 February 2027 at 23:59 Central European Time. There is an earlier date you must not miss: the university says you must apply for your master's programme through Studielink and submit your full application file by 10 December, and you must meet all registration requirements by the scholarship deadline. The scholarship is very competitive: the university says only 2% of applicants receive it. This page was last checked against the Maastricht University website on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
Netherlands
Funding Type
Fully Funded
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and Suriname
Category
Fully Funded
Applications Open
Opened 1 October 2026
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Living expenses of 20,150 euros for a 13-month programme, or 38,750 euros for a 25-month programme (1,550 euros a month)
Tuition fee waiver
Health and liability insurance and visa costs, as listed by the university
18 full scholarships each academic year
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality of a country outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and Suriname
- Meet the requirements for an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands
- Admitted to a master's programme at Maastricht University
- A strong academic record, since the scholarship is for highly talented students
- A GPA of at least 7.5 out of 10, which the university equates to 75% or 3 out of 4, depending on your grading system
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
An official document from your university showing your most recent GPA
A document explaining your university's grading system
CV of no more than two A4 pages, including any awards or prizes
Letter of motivation, written on the university's template
Contact details of your referees
The scholarship application form, submitted with your Maastricht University account
Files must be in .doc, .docx or PDF format, and you can submit only once
How to Apply
1
Apply for a master's programme at Maastricht University through Studielink and submit your full application file by 10 December
2
Prepare the scholarship documents listed on the university's scholarship page
3
Submit the scholarship application with your Maastricht University account between 1 October 2026 and 1 February 2027, 23:59 Central European Time; you can submit only once
4
Meet all registration requirements by 1 February 2027 (except legal residence, tuition payment and the hard copy of your diploma)
5
Pay any handling fee your programme charges yourself; the scholarship does not cover it
6
Wait for the selection result
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
The official deadline is 2/1/2027. We highly recommend submitting your application at least a week prior to avoid server congestion.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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