OpenFieldEric Bleumink Fund Master's Research Fellowship
Prestigious full scholarship awarded to exceptional master's scholars from developing countries covering 100% of tuition, living expenses, books, and international health insurance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Conferred bachelor's degree with academic distinction (minimum equivalent to Dutch grade 8.5/10 or GPA 3.8/4.0)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended for quantitative STEM disciplines
- Thesis / Research statement
- Academic excellence statement and 1,000-word research proposal aligned with Zernike research groups
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full scholarship: 100% tuition coverage plus approx. €14,000 annual living stipend, travel, and insurance
- Application fee
- €100 application fee (reimbursed upon admission)
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (fully covered by fellowship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Groningen (Zernike Campus) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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