Dutch Ministry NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) at CHE

Competitive scholarship funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education and CHE for exceptional non-EEA students enrolling in English-taught master's degrees.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Excellent undergraduate GPA (top 20% of class or Dutch equivalent 7.5+)
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 ethical commitment
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: €9,200/year (offset by €5,000 scholarship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: May 1, 2027 (Non-EEA student deadline)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Christelijke Hogeschool Ede documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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