Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship 2027–28
Maastricht University
Eighteen full master’s scholarships for eligible non-EU/EEA applicants at Maastricht University, Netherlands. Covers tuition and living support; complete programme admission by 10 December 2026 and apply for the scholarship by 1 February 2027.
Maastricht University is accepting applications for the 2027–28 NL-High Potential Scholarship. The university offers 18 awards for eligible students pursuing a participating full-time master’s programme in the Netherlands. First apply to a participating degree through Studielink and complete the admission file by 10 December 2026. Once you receive your Maastricht student ID, sign in to the university’s scholarship form and upload the required documents by 1 February 2027 at 23:59 CET. The award covers tuition, living expenses, insurance, visa costs and pre-academic training as described in the official call. Check the eligible programme list and visa conditions 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. Maastricht also covers tuition, health and liability insurance, visa application costs, pre-academic training, and the first block of its student ambassador programme. A room is allocated as part of the award; airfare is not covered.
Eligibility summary
Nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and Surinam who can meet Netherlands visa and residence requirements, without dual EU/EEA or Swiss nationality. Applicants must seek a participating full-time Maastricht master’s degree for 2027–28 and be no older than 35 on 1 September 2027.
Requirements
Submit a complete master’s admission application by 10 December 2026. Meet the programme’s admission requirements, show a recent GPA of at least 7.5/10 or equivalent, and have no previous degree-seeking study in the Netherlands. Review the university’s full eligibility and visa rules.
Documents required
Scholarship form: CV (maximum two A4 pages), motivation letter using the university template, transcript and grading-scale explanation, personal financial-needs statement, reference letter, and referee’s work contact details. Check the official call for document rules.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Apply to a participating full-time Maastricht master’s degree through Studielink and complete the admission file by 10 December 2026. With a UM student ID, log in to the scholarship form linked here. Scholarship deadline: 1 February 2027 at 23:59 CET. The form is scheduled to be unavailable 22–26 October 2026 for maintenance.
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