Aim and Benefits of Utrecht Excellence Scholarships

The Utrecht Excellence scholarship can be awarded as:

• the tuition fee, or
• the tuition fee plus the income required for a period of one year linked to a residence permit for study as determined by the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service).

Requirements for Utrecht Excellence Scholarships Qualification

To be eligible for a Utrecht Excellence Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must belong to the top 10% of your graduating class.
• You must not hold an EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch study grant and loan system.
• You must have completed either your secondary school or bachelor’s degree, or both, outside the Netherlands.
• You must have applied for an international master’s programme with a start date of 1 September 2025. Not all programmes participate. Please check Master’s programme > Tuition fees and financial support to see if the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is mentioned as a scholarship opportunity.