Nuffic Dutch government scholarships for African students
Nuffic administers Dutch government study funding for international students. Its flagship development scholarship, the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP), ended in 2024 with no further rounds, so African applicants now apply for the NL Scholarship and university excellence awards at Dutch institutions.
The NL Scholarship (formerly the Holland Scholarship) gives non-EEA Bachelor's and Master's students EUR 5,000 in their first year, applied for through each participating Dutch university. Alongside it, Dutch universities fund their own awards — Leiden LExS, Radboud, TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen, Maastricht NL-High Potential, Groningen Eric Bleumink, Wageningen's Africa Scholarship Programme and IHE Delft's water scholarships for the Sahel and Horn of Africa. The MENA Scholarship Programme remains open, but only to North African and MENA nationals.
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See all Netherlands scholarships →The Netherlands runs NL Scholarship for African applicants, with English-taught Masters across Wageningen, TU Delft, Leiden and Erasmus Rotterdam.
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Languages
- English / Dutch
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NL Scholarship at University of Twente
University of Twente / Dutch Ministry of Education: €5,000 for first study year; partial study-cost support. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Radboud NL Scholarship
EUR 5,000 one-time award; not full funding. Offered by Radboud University in Netherlands for masters study.
Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
Eighteen fully funded Maastricht University master's scholarships a year (tuition plus monthly stipend) for talented non-EU students, limited to a published list of eligible programmes.
IHE Delft Water Scholarships for the Sahel, Horn of Africa, MENA and SIDS
Dutch-funded MSc scholarships at IHE Delft for water professionals from the Sahel and Horn of Africa, awarded under the Water Development Partnership Programme after the Orange Knowledge Programme ended.
NL Scholarship (incoming students) at Breda University of Applied Sciences
The NL Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, as well as Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. It is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Netherlands.
NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)
The Netherlands' national partial scholarship: EUR 5,000 in the first year for non-EEA bachelor's and master's students, applied for through each participating Dutch institution.
MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)
The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands and facilitates tailor-made training for organizations in the Middle East and North Africa.
Radboud Scholarship Programme (Netherlands)
Highly selective Radboud University award cutting master's tuition to EUR 2,694 and covering visa and insurance costs for non-EEA students, including African applicants. Around 33 awards per year, annual deadline in late January.
VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme (VUFP)
VU Amsterdam's merit tuition waiver for non-EU/EEA master's students, often combined with the NL Scholarship for living costs. Deadlines are set per programme.
Media & Journalism Scholarships for African and Developing Countries at The Netherlands
Through the Netherlands Fellowship Programs, scholars from Africa and other developing countries can avail of Media and Journalism grants., Post a Comment
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Frequently asked questions
Are Nuffic NL Scholarship scholarships open to African students?
Yes — African applicants are eligible for Nuffic NL Scholarship, subject to the country and academic eligibility set by the funder. Each listing on this page links to the official sponsor page where you can confirm the latest country list.
Are Nuffic NL Scholarship awards fully funded?
Most Nuffic NL Scholarship programmes cover full tuition, a monthly stipend, return airfare and health insurance. Each card on this page states the exact funding type so you can compare like-for-like.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL for Nuffic NL Scholarship?
English proficiency is required when the programme is taught in English. Some Nuffic NL Scholarship streams accept Medium-of-Instruction letters or waive testing for Anglophone graduates — confirm on the official call.
When does Nuffic NL Scholarship open each year?
Nuffic NL Scholarship typically opens once a year. We refresh this page daily so only currently-open or imminently-opening calls appear.
Where can I study with a Nuffic NL Scholarship scholarship?
Nuffic NL Scholarship sends scholars to universities in the Netherlands. Specific eligible institutions and fields are listed on each scholarship card.
Are Dutch programmes really taught in English?
Yes — over 2,000 English-taught degree programmes run in the Netherlands, more than any country in continental Europe.
What does the NL Scholarship cover?
NL Scholarship covers tuition, monthly stipend, insurance, return flights and a study materials allowance for short courses and Masters at Dutch institutions on the eligible programme list.
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