MSc Scholarships at Radboud University in The Netherlands, 2019/2020

The Radboud University Scholarships are offered to a selected number of prospective international students to pursue a complete English-taught Master’s degree programme at the University in the Netherlands.

Course Level: Masters taught

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: International (Non EEA)

To be taken at (country): The Netherlands

Fields of Study: Eligible English-taught Masters Degree Programme offered by the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Philosophy, Theology & Religious Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medical Sciences, and Faculty of Law.

Eligibility Criteria: A candidate will only be eligible to obtain a Radboud Scholarship if they:

1. hold a non-EU/EEA passport
2. are not eligible for the lower EEA tuition fee for other reasons
3. have (will obtain) a Bachelor’s degree achieved outside the Netherlands, have no degrees achieved in the Netherlands and did not receive any previous education in the Netherlands
4. have been fully admitted to the English-taught Master’s degree programme starting September 1, 2018 as stated in the formal letter of admission
5. are able to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands
6. are enrolled at Radboud University as a full-time student for the academic year and Master’s degree programme for which the scholarship will be awarded

Selection Criteria: From the eligible candidates the Radboud Scholarship holders will be selected based on the following criteria:

1. Talent: this means that you must have outstanding study results in your present field of study
2. You are expected to be a promising student in your desired field of study at Radboud University
3. Proven academic quality and good results of your prior education for example through grades, test scores, publications
4. Quality of the recommendations in the two reference letters
5. Motivation: based on your motivation letter for the Master’s progamme

Number of Awardees: 30

Value of Scholarship: The scholarship will be used to reduce your tuition fee to € 2,078 and pays for costs for visa and insurance. For example: a grant holder in 2019/2020 will pay a tuition fee of only €2,078, instead of €11,466 or €12,640. In addition the Radboud Scholarship also covers costs such as those for visa, residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance (Insurance Passport for Students (IPS)). The Radboud Scholarship is not a full scholarship and does not include living costs.

Duration of Scholarship: 1 year. In the case of a two-year programme: to qualify for the grant during the second year, you need to have passed all courses in the first year.

Method of Application: You apply for a Radboud Scholarship by indicating during your application for admission that you wish to apply for a Radboud Scholarship. You will then be requested to upload three additional documents: two reference letters and a curriculum vitae.

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1st March 2019