OpenFieldNL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship) at Zuyd Hogeschool
Prestigious national scholarship assisting talented non-EU/EEA students enrolling in full-time bachelor's and master's degrees at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with high academic standing (GPA 3.2+ or 75%+)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each sub-score)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Motivational essay explaining interest in Brightlands sustainability innovation
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- EUR 5,000 one-time financial grant awarded by the Dutch Ministry of Education
- Application fee
- EUR 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- EUR 9,500/year (offset by EUR 5,000 grant)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027 (Annual Dutch national scholarship round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Zuyd University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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