The Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship is one of the most prestigious fully funded scholarships in the Netherlands for outstanding international students. Each year, Maastricht University offers 48 highly competitive scholarships worth €30,000 annually. Out of these, 24 awards are dedicated to exceptionally talented non-EU international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree program at Maastricht University.
This opportunity not only covers tuition but also provides living allowances, visa costs, and insurance, making it one of the most comprehensive fully funded scholarships in Europe.
Summary of the Application
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Host University: Maastricht University
- Grant name: President’s International Distinction Scholarship
- Educational level: Master’s degree
- Eligibility country: All Nationalities
- Application deadline : 1st Feb.
Financial Coverage (Aid Package)
| Living expenses | € 12,350* (13 months) or € 23,750* (25 months) | Paid to students by the UM International Services Desk |
| Health & liability insurance | € 700* | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
| Visa application costs | € 210 | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
| Tuition fees | At cost | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
| Pre-Academic Training costs | At cost | Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk |
Eligibility Criteria\ Rules to Get Aid
All candidates must meet the following requirements:
- You are a citizen of any non-EU/EEA, Swiss or Surinamese state but you fulfill the conditions allowing you to get the entry visa and residence permission in the Netherlands.
- A dual nation of an EU/EEA country is one of these factors.
- Application for admission to a full time master course in Maastricht University 2025/2026 Academic Year, Participating Programs.
- Since you satisfy the criteria for admission into UM master’s program.
- You were not involved in a Dutch degree seeking institution. Those students who have successfully carried out exchange programs with the country of the Netherlands are encouraged to send their applications.
Your age is below 35 years on 1st September 2025. - As indicated in your last grade transcript or academic excellence certificate, you excelled in all your previous education programs. UM takes into account more than thirty factors when choosing eligible candidates.
- In case of equal candidacy UM prefers those whose transcript or certificates show that they fall into the top five percent of the 2025-2026 scholarship program competition.
Required Documents
- Proof of academic excellence
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Personal statement of financial needs.
- A reference letter.
- The contact details of one referee
How To Apply
- Register for one of the participating master programs at UM (participating programs)See your prospective programs website for additional information on registering for a master’s program at UM. Afterwards , you will also get a student identification number of UM through Studielink. Before you finish and send the Scholarship Application Form, it is crucial that you have a Student number.
- Please fill in the application form, you need to log in with your UM account
Please use this link to fill out the application form. We can only accept applications via the application form.Submit your application with the accompanying documents attached as .doc, .docx or PDF files. Kindly note that you will only submit your application once, therefore, make sure that your documents and the contacts of your referees are in order.