OpenFieldNL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship) for Creative Arts
Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education and Fontys for talented incoming non-EEA students enrolling in full-time bachelor's or master's degrees at Fontys Academy of the Arts.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Exceptional audition performance and academic qualification
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Artistic motivation essay detailing creative vision for studying in Brabant
- Recommendation letters
- Two artistic or academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €5,000 one-time financial grant
- Application fee
- Audition fee applies
- Tuition / joining costs
- Awarded during the first year of study in Tilburg
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fontys School of the Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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