OpenFieldNL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) for International Health Scholars
Prestigious national scholarship financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education supporting exceptional non-EEA students entering the European School of Physiotherapy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Top 10% academic standing in prior secondary education with high marks in Biology and Physics/Chemistry.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for Dutch university of applied sciences admissions.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement detailing dedication to international physical rehabilitation and evidence-based practice.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters from secondary school science teachers.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Merit award: €5,000 one-time grant awarded in the first year of studies by the Dutch Ministry of Education
- Application fee
- Zero Studielink application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €9,600/year base non-EU tuition; reduced by €5,000 in Year 1 with NL Scholarship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 01 May 2027 (Annual International Scholarship Deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official European School of Physiotherapy documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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