Drenthe Smart Healthcare Technology Apprenticeship Award
Granted to dedicated students enrolling in the MBO Level 4 Nursing (Verpleegkundige) program combining high-fidelity hospital simulation with regional clinic placements.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed VMBO-TL or international secondary schooling with strong biology grades
- English language proficiency
- Dutch B2 proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Motivation statement detailing dedication to eldercare and nursing clinical practice
- Recommendation letters
- One teacher or care supervisor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €2,000 annual training stipend and clinical scrubs allowance
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full coverage of statutory Dutch lesgeld tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Drenthe College (Assen Campus) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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