OpenFieldDutch Ministry NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) at HAN
Competitive scholarship financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education and HAN for exceptional non-EEA students enrolling in English-taught master's programs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Excellent bachelor's GPA (equivalent to Dutch 7.5+ or top 20% of graduating class)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all bands
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Compelling motivation letter demonstrating professional and academic ambition
- Recommendation letters
- One academic and one professional recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €5,000 cash grant awarded in the first year of study
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €9,850/year (offset by €5,000 scholarship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027 (Non-EU application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official HAN University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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