Maastricht University NL Brightlands Talent Scholarship 2027–28
Maastricht University
Two full master’s scholarships for eligible non-EU/EEA applicants entering selected Brightlands-connected programmes at Maastricht University. Tuition and living support are included. Programme admission file due 10 December 2026; scholarship application due 1 February 2027.
Maastricht University is accepting applications for its 2027–28 NL Brightlands Talent Scholarship. It offers two full-coverage awards for students admitted to participating master’s programmes linked to the Brightlands campuses. Recipients must take part in the thesis-internship programme and complete a thesis assignment for a company on a Brightlands campus. Apply to an eligible master’s via Studielink and complete admission documents by 10 December 2026. After receiving a UM student ID, submit the university scholarship form by 1 February 2027 at 23:59 CET. Check the official list of participating programmes and all criteria before applying.
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Recorded source check: October 12, 2026. A stored check date does not guarantee that every field is complete or still current. Compare the provider, eligibility, funding and deadline with the live official call before applying.
Benefits
Living expenses of €20,150 for a 13-month master’s or €38,750 for a 25-month master’s; the university also covers tuition, health and liability insurance, visa application costs, pre-academic training and initial student ambassador activities. Recipients must stay in the allocated room through 16 July 2028. Airfare is not covered.
Eligibility summary
Applicants with nationality outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and Surinam who meet Netherlands entry requirements and have no dual EU/EEA/Swiss/Surinam nationality. They must seek a participating master’s, have GPA at least 7.5/10 or equivalent, and be no older than 35 on 1 September 2027.
Requirements
Complete the participating master’s admission file by 10 December 2026; no previous degree-seeking study in the Netherlands. Scholarship recipients must participate in the Brightlands thesis-internship programme. Check programme-specific entry and visa requirements.
Documents required
CV, motivation letter using the university template, transcript and grading scale, financial-needs statement, reference letter and referee work details. Check the university call for formats and rules.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Official call checked on 12 October 2026. Scholarship portal scheduled to be unavailable for maintenance from 22 to 26 October 2026, returning 27 October. Applicants must complete programme admission documents by 10 December 2026.
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