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Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship for Master's 2027–2028

Application Deadline
February 1, 2027
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Opportunity Overview

Maastricht University (Netherlands) awards 18 fully funded scholarships a year to outstanding master's students from outside the EU/EEA. They cover full tuition, living costs (€20,150 for a 13-month programme), visa costs, health insurance and university housing. Applicants must be 35 or younger, and the scholarship deadline is 1 February 2027.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

4 Benefits

Full Tuition

Living Costs

€20,150 for a 13-month or €38,750 for a 25-month programme.

Insurance & Visa

Health and liability insurance plus visa costs.

University Housing

Housing allocated by the university.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

6 Criteria
Eligible Nationalities

Non-EEA/Swiss international students (all Arab countries eligible)

Aged 35 or younger on 1 September 2027.
Excellent academic record and admission to an eligible master's programme; applicants without a previous master's are preferred.
No previous higher-education degree from the Netherlands; scholars act as UM ambassadors.
Open to nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and Suriname, without dual EU/EEA/Swiss nationality.
Submit your complete application for an eligible UM master's programme (meeting all admission requirements) before 10 December 2026; the scholarship application then runs from 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027 (23:59 CET).
A GPA of at least 7.5 out of 10 (or equivalent) in your latest transcript; only one application is allowed and about 2% of applicants are awarded.

Required Documents

6 Docs
Studielink application

For an eligible master's programme

Motivation letter

Mandatory template

Curriculum vitae

Max. 2 pages

Official transcript
Statement of financial need
Reference letter

Plus one referee's contact details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.

Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full Tuition, Living Costs, Insurance & Visa, University Housing.

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Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

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Available Majors

Business ManagementGeneral MedicinePublic HealthFinanceMarketingInternational BusinessAccountingSupply Chain ManagementEntrepreneurshipHistoryBiologyChemistryEnvironmental SciencePsychologyPolitical ScienceEconomicsInternational RelationsInformation Technology (IT)Data Science & AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceCurriculum & InstructionInternational LawCorporate LawCriminal LawHuman Rights LawDigital MediaAgricultural Engineering & Crop ScienceMaterials Science & EngineeringSports Science

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Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:Netherlands
Eligible Nationalities:Non-EEA/Swiss international students (all Arab countries eligible)
Degree level:Master
Language of instruction:English, Dutch
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Feb 1, 2027

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