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Orange Tulip Scholarship
Varies by university — typically 30–100% off tuition for students from participating countries, including India and Indonesia
- Funder
- Nuffic and participating Dutch universities
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Varies
About this scholarship
The Orange Tulip Scholarship is a country-specific programme run through Nuffic's international offices, offering tuition discounts at dozens of Dutch universities to students from participating countries.
Award levels differ by university and programme — some cover full tuition, others a substantial discount.
🗓️ Deadline
Most rounds close between March and May for the following September intake
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- National of a participating country, including India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Brazil
- Holding or completing the qualification required for your chosen Dutch programme
- Not currently studying or working in the Netherlands
- Meeting the specific criteria of the university scheme you apply under
How to apply
- Check the current list of participating universities for your country
- Apply for admission to the Dutch programme first
- Submit the Orange Tulip application form to the relevant Neso office before its deadline
- Results are announced from May onwards for September entry
- Your counsellor can match you to the schemes with the best award levels
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Orange Tulip Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Orange Tulip Scholarship cover?
Varies by university — typically 30–100% off tuition for students from participating countries, including India and Indonesia. The Orange Tulip Scholarship is a country-specific programme run through Nuffic's international offices, offering tuition discounts at dozens of Dutch universities to students from participating countries.
Who is eligible for the Orange Tulip Scholarship?
Core requirements are: National of a participating country, including India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Brazil; Holding or completing the qualification required for your chosen Dutch programme; Not currently studying or working in the Netherlands; Meeting the specific criteria of the university scheme you apply under. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Orange Tulip Scholarship deadline?
Most rounds close between March and May for the following September intake. 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.