Maastricht University (UM) 21 NL-High Potential Scholarships 2025
Maastricht University (UM) is offering 21 full NL-High Potential Scholarships worth €34,000 each for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarship includes a tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend, targeting talented non-EU/EEA students admitted to a master’s program at UM. Funded by the Maastricht University Scholarship Fund and the Dutch Ministry of Education, this highly competitive opportunity covers living expenses, health insurance, visa costs, tuition, and pre-academic training.
Eligible candidates must be under 35 years old by September 1, 2025, hold non-EU/EEA nationality, and meet specific academic and admission criteria. Applicants must register for a UM master’s program via Studielink and submit all required documents, including a CV, motivation letter, proof of academic excellence, financial needs statement, and reference letter by February 1, 2025. The scholarship duration varies between 13 and 25 months, depending on the program length.
The selection process involves faculty shortlisting and interviews, with final results announced by May 2025. Awardees must participate in a mandatory three-week pre-academic training in August. Only 2% of applicants secure this prestigious scholarship,=.