Maastricht University (UM) is delighted to announce the NL-High Potential Scholarship 2025-2026, offering 21 full scholarships of €34,000 each academic year. This inclusive scholarship encompasses a tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend, aiding highly talented non-EU students pursuing master’s programs at UM.

  • 🌍 Nationality Requirement: Applicants must be from a country outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or Surinam.
  • 📚 Academic Excellence: Must have a GPA of 7.5 out of 10 or higher in previous education.
  • 🗓️ Age Limit: Applicants must be under 35 years old as of September 1, 2025.
  • 🎓 Educational Background: Must apply for a full-time master’s program at Maastricht University for the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • 📅 Application Deadline: February 1, 2025, 23:59 CET.
  • 💰 Scholarship Benefits: Covers living expenses, health insurance, visa costs, and tuition fees depending on the duration of the program.
  • 📝 Application Procedure: Includes registering for a master’s program, filling out the application form, and submitting required documents.
  • 🌟 Selection Process: Involves faculty selection, ranking, and final interviews for the top 5% of applicants.
  • 📢 Scholarship Awardees: Only 2% of applicants receive the scholarship, notified by May 2025.

Designation: Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholar

Research Area

Master’s programs across diverse disciplines at Maastricht University.

Location

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Maastricht University, Netherlands

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Nationality outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or Surinam
  • Admission to a full-time master’s program at UM for the 2025-2026 academic year
  • Met specific admission requirements of the UM master program applied for
  • Aged not more than 35 years on September 1, 2025
  • Exceptional academic performance – GPA of 7.5 out of 10 or higher
  • No prior participation in a degree-seeking higher education program in the Netherlands

Job Description

Selected scholars will receive comprehensive financial support, including living expenses, health & liability insurance, visa application costs, tuition fees, and pre-academic training costs. Additionally, participants become part of the International Student Ambassador Programme.

How to Apply

  1. Register for one of the participating master programs at UM.
  2. Fill in the application form using UM account and upload the required documents.
  3. Complete the process by the application deadline of February 1, 2025.

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Application deadline: February 1, 2025, 23:59 CET.

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