Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
18 full Maastricht University master's scholarships a year for non-EU/EEA students: tuition, living costs, insurance, visa and housing.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Netherlands
Funding
Tuition, living expenses (€20,150 for 13 months or €38,750 for 25 months), insurance, visa costs and a room.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU/EEA students
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Overview
Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship is offered by Maastricht University for Master’s study in Netherlands. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Academic requirementGPA of 7.5 out of 10 or higher
- Age35 or under on September 1, 2027
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Living expenses: €20,150 (13 months) or €38,750 (25 months)
Included
Health and liability insurance
Included
Visa application costs
Included
Room in the first year (mandatory)
Included
Tuition, living expenses (€20,150 for 13 months or €38,750 for 25 months), insurance, visa costs and a room. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and Suriname.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Netherlands
Official eligibility summary
Non-EU/EEA nationals (not Swiss or Surinamese) aged 35 or under, with a GPA of at least 7.5/10, who have applied to a participating Maastricht master's before December 10, 2026 and have not studied for a degree in the Netherlands.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU/EEA students
Study route
- Master’s study in Netherlands
Current-cycle criteria
- Non-EU/EEA nationals (not Swiss or Surinamese) aged 35 or under, with a GPA of at least 7.5/10, who have applied to a participating Maastricht master's before December 10, 2026 and have not studied for a degree in the Netherlands.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for a participating master's and complete your file before December 10, 2026.
- 2
Submit the scholarship application by February 1, 2027 (23:59 CET).
Application timeline
Application cycle
Complete your master's application before December 10, 2026; scholarship applications run October 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027.
The listed deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Maastricht University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.