2026 Radboud Scholarship Programme Netherlands — Fully Funded Master’s. The Radboud Scholarship Programme is a prestigious and competitive award designed for outstanding, highly motivated non-EEA students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. It offers the opportunity to pursue a fully English-taught Master’s degree at Radboud University — one of the leading research universities in the Netherlands.
This scholarship is funded through the Profiling Fund of Radboud University and provides substantial financial support, including tuition reduction up to €15,000 per year and full coverage of essential study-related expenses in the Netherlands.
Host Institution: Radboud University
Location: Netherlands (Nederland)
Degree Level: Master’s
Application Deadline: 31st January, 2026
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Tuition Reduction: Your tuition fee will be reduced to €2,690 (from approximately €18,000).
- Full Coverage of Mandatory Costs, including:
- Visa application fees
- Residence permit fees
- Health insurance
- Liability insurance (Aon Student Insurance)
⚠️ Note: The scholarship does not cover living and accommodation expenses in the Netherlands.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Radboud Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport.
- Not be eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee for any reason.
- Have obtained (or be in the process of obtaining) a Bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands.
- Applicants must not hold any Dutch degrees or have received education in the Netherlands (short exchange programmes are exempt if part of an international Bachelor’s degree).
- Meet the English language requirements of the chosen Master’s programme.
- Have received full admission to an English-taught Master’s programme starting 1 September 2026, as confirmed in the official admission letter.
- Be able to meet the visa and residence requirements for studying in the Netherlands.
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at Radboud University during the 2026/2027 academic year for the programme linked to the scholarship.
Value of the Scholarship
- Tuition fee reduced to €2,690 (instead of €18,000).
- Coverage for:
- Visa and residence permit
- Health and liability insurance
- Funded by: Radboud University Profiling Fund
Type:
Postgraduate (Master’s)
Host Country:
Netherlands
Application Deadline:
31st January, 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Radboud University scholarship portal and submit an application through the Master’s programme admission system. During the application process, indicate that you wish to be considered for the Radboud Scholarship Programme.
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