Fully Funded Scholarships in the Netherlands 2025 with Visa Sponsorship

Several Dutch universities offer fully funded scholarships to international students with visa sponsorship. Below are details about prominent opportunities, including how to apply, scholarship benefits, and deadlines.

Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship (UM)

This scholarship is designed for talented students from outside the European Union (EU/EEA). It covers both tuition fees and living expenses.

Benefits:

• Living expenses: €12,350 for 13 months or €23,750 for 24 months
• Visa and health insurance: €910
• Tuition fees: Between €13,800 and €16,800 per year
• Pre-academic training

Eligibility:

• Applicants must not hold EU/EEA or Swiss nationality.
• Must have applied for a master’s program at Maastricht University and received conditional admission.
• Age limit: 35 years (by September 1, 2025).
• Demonstrated academic excellence.

How to Apply:

1. Apply for a master’s program via Studielink.
2. Use your UM student number to apply for the scholarship via the UM application portal.
3. Upload required documents, including a CV, motivation letter, and reference letters.

Deadline: February 1, 2025
More details: Maastricht University Scholarship​

Radboud University Scholarship

This scholarship aims to reduce tuition fees significantly and covers additional costs like visa and health insurance.

Benefits:

• Tuition fees: Reduced to €2,530 per year (from ~€17,000).
• Visa, residence permit, and insurance: Fully covered.

Eligibility:

• Open to non-EEA students with excellent academic records.
• Applicants must have applied to a master’s program at Radboud University.
• Must meet the program’s admission requirements and English language proficiency.

How to Apply:

1. Apply for admission to a master’s program via Radboud’s OSIRIS system.
2. Indicate your interest in the scholarship within your admission application.
3. Upload additional documents such as reference letters and proof of academic excellence.

Deadline: January 31, 2025
Details: Radboud University Scholarship

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) – Netherlands Government Scholarship

This program offers fully funded short courses and master’s degrees and is open to professionals from developing countries.

Benefits:

• Tuition fees, living expenses, travel, visa, and insurance: Fully covered.

Eligibility:

• Open to candidates working in specific sectors such as education, health, and agriculture.
• Applicants must have secured admission to an eligible program.
• Must meet the visa requirements and have employer support.

How to Apply:

1. Select an eligible course via StudyFinder.
2. Contact the institution offering the course for specific deadlines and procedures.
3. Submit your application through the Dutch university offering the program.

For more information: Orange Knowledge Programme