OpenFieldVU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) & Holland Scholarship
Prestigious merit scholarship awarded to outstanding international students from outside the EU/EEA pursuing full-time master's degree programs at VU Amsterdam.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding academic record with GPA equivalent to at least 8.0 on Dutch 10-point scale (top 10% of cohort).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 92.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Convincing motivation letter highlighting academic excellence and future societal contribution.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded tuition waiver: 100% full international tuition fee coverage plus optional €5,000 one-time living allowance contribution
- Application fee
- €100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered for scholarship awardees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Annual scholarship application deadline for non-EEA international master's applicants)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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