OpenFieldArtEZ NL Scholarship for Non-EEA Performance Artists
Prestigious Dutch Ministry of Education scholarship awarded to exceptionally talented international master's students from outside the EEA.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Recognized Bachelor of Arts in dance, theatre, visual arts, or performance
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all bands) or equivalent
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Artistic portfolio (video links to original choreographic or performance works) and 1,000-word artistic research proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Two artistic or academic referee recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €5,000 one-time financial contribution towards living expenses in the first study year
- Application fee
- €50 audition assessment fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €2,530/year (EU/EEA) or €11,500/year (Non-EEA)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official ArtEZ University of the Arts - Home of Performance Practices documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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