OpenFieldHanze Scholarship for Master's Students & NL Scholarship Programme (€10,000 Award)
Prestigious Dutch government and university-funded scholarship providing financial assistance to talented international students from outside the European Economic Area admitted to Hanze master's programs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Admitted to a full-time Master's program at Hanze with top academic rank (minimum 75% or 3.3/4.0 GPA).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no sub-score below 6.0.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated professional motivation and commitment to energy, healthcare, or digital innovation.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or employer recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €10,000 financial contribution toward tuition fees and living expenses for non-EU/EEA master's students
- Application fee
- €100 application handling fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Reduces annual international tuition to under €5,000/year.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027 (Annual international scholarship round for September intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hanze University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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