OpenFieldNL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) at Inholland
Competitive scholarship funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science for international students from outside the EEA.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Excellent academic record in previous secondary or undergraduate studies (minimum GPA 3.2/4.0)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in all bands
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required by Dutch universities of applied sciences
- Thesis / Research statement
- Compelling motivation letter demonstrating professional ambition in the Netherlands
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or employer recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €5,000 one-time tuition grant financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €9,450 per year (reduced by €5,000 for year one)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027 (September 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Inholland University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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