Utrecht University is a university in Utrecht, the Netherlands. It is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe.

Applications are invited for Utrecht University Geosciences Scholarships for students who have a highest academic achievement. Scholarships are available to outstanding prospective non-Dutch students who have completed a bachelor’s programme.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue Master degree programme.
Available Subject: Scholarships are awarded within the programmes offered by the Graduate School of Geosciences.

Eligibility Criteria: The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for one of these scholarships. The applicant should:

  • Hold a non-Dutch passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study for grants and loans;
  • Have been admitted to a Master’s Programme within the Utrecht University Graduate School Geosciences;
  • Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent thereof from a non-Dutch university with a Grade Point Average of 7, 5 or higher according to the Dutch grade system. In the Netherlands grades from 1.0 up to 10.0 are used, with 1 being lowest and 10 the highest. A GPA of 7,5 is (for instance) comparable with at least a 60% in the UK and a B+ (or a 3.3) in the United States.
  • Belong to the top 20% of his/her final undergraduate year, as evidenced by a university statement; 5. Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (only for students from non-EEA countries).

Eligible Nationalities: Non-Dutch students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.

Scholarship Benefits: Selected Master’s students are awarded a scholarship up to a maximum of 5,000 Euro per year, for a maximum duration of two years. In total, this amounts to 10,000 Euro.

Method of Application: Include in your application:

  • The completed Geosciences Scholarship application form;
  • Your bachelor’s thesis or equivalent thereof in English;
  • A motivation letter of one page, explaining why this scholarship should be awarded to you.

It is strongly advised to send the scholarship application at the same time as your application for the Master’s Programme. Please send the application form for the Geosciences Scholarship by e-mail put “Application Geosciences Scholarship” in the subject of the e-mail.

Scholarship Link

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1, 2018