Full funding · Study in the Netherlands
Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
Full tuition, a monthly living stipend, visa costs and health and liability insurance — 21 awards each year
- Funder
- Maastricht University
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The NL-High Potential Scholarship combines Maastricht's own scholarship fund with the Dutch government's NL Scholarship, producing one of the few fully funded master's packages in the Netherlands.
Maastricht teaches almost entirely in English through problem-based learning in small tutorial groups, which suits students who want seminar-style teaching rather than large lectures.
🗓️ Deadline
Typically 1 February for master's programmes starting in September
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- A national of a country outside the EU/EEA
- Admitted, or conditionally admitted, to an eligible Maastricht master's programme
- An excellent academic record — typically in the top tier of your bachelor's cohort
- Under the age limit stated in the current call
- Not already holding a degree from a Dutch institution in most cases — check the current rule
How to apply
- Apply for admission to an eligible UM master's programme before the scholarship deadline
- Complete the separate scholarship application form with a motivation letter and CV
- Provide transcripts, references and proof of nationality
- Selection is made by the faculty and the UM Scholarship Office
- Check the eligible-programmes list each year — it changes between cycles
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Europe's largest choice of English-taught degrees and a one-year orientation visa to find work. Post-study work: 12 months (orientation year).
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Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship cover?
Full tuition, a monthly living stipend, visa costs and health and liability insurance — 21 awards each year. The NL-High Potential Scholarship combines Maastricht's own scholarship fund with the Dutch government's NL Scholarship, producing one of the few fully funded master's packages in the Netherlands.
Who is eligible for the Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship?
Core requirements are: A national of a country outside the EU/EEA; Admitted, or conditionally admitted, to an eligible Maastricht master's programme; An excellent academic record — typically in the top tier of your bachelor's cohort; Under the age limit stated in the current call; Not already holding a degree from a Dutch institution in most cases — check the current rule. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship deadline?
Typically 1 February for master's programmes starting in September. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.