OpenFieldDutch Ministry NL Scholarship at University of Humanistic Studies
Prestigious national scholarship funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education and UvH, awarded to outstanding international students pursuing master's studies in Utrecht.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree with high academic standing (GPA 3.4+ or Dutch 7.5+)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 1,000-word essay explaining the societal relevance of humanist values to global challenges
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €5,000 one-time financial grant for non-EEA master's students
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €9,600/year international; €2,530/year EU
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027 (For September 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Humanistic Studies documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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