Partial funding · Study in the Netherlands
University of Groningen Talent Grant
A contribution towards tuition fees, with the amount depending on the faculty and programme
- Funder
- University of Groningen
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
Groningen offers talent grants to excellent non-EU and non-EEA students entering its bachelor's and master's programmes, alongside the faculty-specific awards each school runs.
The university teaches a large number of English-taught degrees and sits in one of the most affordable student cities in the Netherlands, which keeps the total cost down.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications normally close in the spring for September entry
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Holding an offer for an eligible bachelor's or master's programme
- A non-EU or non-EEA national liable for the institutional tuition fee
- An excellent academic record in previous study
- Open to applicants of any nationality outside the EU and EEA
- Some faculties run their own separate awards with different rules
How to apply
- Apply for admission to an eligible Groningen programme
- Submit the scholarship application by the spring deadline
- Include transcripts, a CV and a motivation letter
- Check your faculty's page for additional awards you may qualify for
- Ask your Tutopiya counsellor to compare Dutch fee levels across universities
Studying in the Netherlands
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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University of Groningen Talent Grant: your questions, answered
What does the University of Groningen Talent Grant cover?
A contribution towards tuition fees, with the amount depending on the faculty and programme. Groningen offers talent grants to excellent non-EU and non-EEA students entering its bachelor's and master's programmes, alongside the faculty-specific awards each school runs.
Who is eligible for the University of Groningen Talent Grant?
Core requirements are: Holding an offer for an eligible bachelor's or master's programme; A non-EU or non-EEA national liable for the institutional tuition fee; An excellent academic record in previous study; Open to applicants of any nationality outside the EU and EEA; Some faculties run their own separate awards with different rules. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the University of Groningen Talent Grant deadline?
Applications normally close in the spring for September entry. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees 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 SGD 50 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.