OpenFieldRoyal Netherlands Navy Full Officer Cadetship & Study Salary
Fully funded military higher education scholarship and salaried cadet contract for qualified applicants entering the Royal Naval College to become naval officers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Dutch VWO diploma with Mathematics B and Physics, or equivalent international secondary school credential
- English language proficiency
- Fluent Dutch language proficiency and English comprehension
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Ministry of Defence officer application, medical examination, psychological evaluation, and security vetting
- Recommendation letters
- Military selection board evaluation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full funding: 100% full tuition paid by the Ministry of Defence plus a monthly net salary (€1,450 to €2,300/month as midshipman), free meals, uniform, and naval lodging
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (Zero tuition; fully funded military officer education)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Royal Naval College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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