About the opportunity
The Radboud Scholarship Programme is a very selective scholarship initiative designed for talented, highly motivated, non-EEA students with outstanding academic records. It provides recipients the opportunity to pursue a complete English-taught Master’s programme at Radboud University. A maximum of 22 scholarships are distributed across various faculties, including the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law, Nijmegen School of Management, Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Social Sciences.
Funding and benefits
- Reduces tuition fees to the statutory fee level (e.g., €2,771 instead of up to €19,000, depending on the programme)
- Covers costs for visa, residence permit, health insurance, and liability insurance (Aon Student Insurance)
- Can be combined with the NL Scholarship
Who can apply?
- Hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport and not be eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee
- Hold or will obtain a Bachelor's degree achieved outside the Netherlands with no previous degrees or education received in the Netherlands
- Meet the English language proficiency requirements for the chosen Master's programme
- Have been fully admitted to the English-taught Master's programme starting 1 September 2027
- Be able to comply with conditions for obtaining a Dutch visa
- Enrol as a full-time student at Radboud University for the academic year and Master's programme for which the scholarship is awarded
Required documents
- Two reference letters (preferably academic)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Documents required for the general Master's programme admission
When to apply
- Initial application submission deadline in OSIRIS: 31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET
- Final application completion deadline (after handling fee and document check): 14 February 2027 at 23:59 CET
- Selection outcome notification: Before mid-April 2027
How to apply
- Apply for admission to an eligible English-taught Master's programme via the OSIRIS Application system
- Indicate during the application process that you wish to apply for a Radboud Scholarship
- Upload the required additional scholarship documents (two reference letters and CV) in the OSIRIS system
- Resubmit your application promptly if returned by the Student Admissions office for handling fee payment or document corrections
Additional information
- For two-year Master's programmes, renewal of the scholarship for the second year requires passing all courses in the first year.
- Erasmus Mundus Master's programmes and joint-degree Master's programmes are excluded from the scholarship.
- Admission to the Master's programme does not automatically imply selection for the scholarship.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- High-achieving non-EEA graduates aiming to study at a research-intensive Dutch university with partial financial relief.
- Candidates with strong academic transcripts, compelling motivation letters, and robust academic references.
- Applicants targeting specific full-time English-taught Master's degrees within participating Radboud faculties.
What should you think carefully about?
- The scholarship is partially funded, meaning living expenses and full standard tuition are not entirely covered and must be independently financed.
- Admission to a Master's programme is evaluated separately from the scholarship selection, meaning acceptance into a degree does not guarantee funding.
- Strict application deadlines apply, requiring complete documentation including proof of English proficiency by mid-February.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This scholarship supports the goal of pursuing a prestigious, internationally recognized Master's degree in Europe while significantly mitigating international tuition costs and administrative insurance fees.
Our take
Highly recommended for exceptional non-EEA applicants meeting the academic criteria who can secure independent funding for their living costs in the Netherlands.
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