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NL MPP Scholarship

Last verified 9 November 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Maastricht University / UNU-MERIT: Tuition, €7,800 living support over 13 months, accommodation August 2027–June 2028, insurance, visa and training. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
Maastricht University / UNU-MERIT
Host country
Netherlands
Deadline
2027-02-01T23:59:00+00:00
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Non-EU/EEA/non-Swiss/non-Suriname nationality; age at most 35 on 1 September 2027; bachelor/pre-master; no previous degree-seeking higher education abroad; admission to MPP.
Funding
Varies
Study level
Masters
Deadline
2027-02-01T23:59:00+00:00

Key eligibility criteria

  • Non-EU/EEA/non-Swiss/non-Suriname nationality; age at most 35 on 1 September 2027; bachelor/pre-master; no previous degree-seeking higher education abroad; admission to MPP.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies

About the NL MPP Scholarship (2026)

NL MPP Scholarship Provider: Maastricht University / UNU-MERIT Study destination: Netherlands Study level: Masters Award Tuition, €7,800 living support over 13 months, accommodation August 2027–June 2028, insurance, visa and training. Eligibility Non-EU/EEA/non-Swiss/non-Suriname nationality; age at most 35 on 1 September 2027; bachelor/pre-master; no previous degree-seeking higher education abroad; admission to MPP. Eligible African countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing 1 February 2027, 23:59 CET. Cycle: 2027/28 How to apply Official programme information: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/toelating-inschrijving/financing-your-studies/scholarships/mpp-scholarship Application route: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/toelating-inschrijving/financing-your-studies/scholarships/mpp-scholarship Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Varies

NL MPP Scholarship eligibility

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  • Non-EU/EEA/non-Swiss/non-Suriname nationality; age at most 35 on 1 September 2027; bachelor/pre-master; no previous degree-seeking higher education abroad; admission to MPP.

NL MPP Scholarship document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the NL MPP Scholarship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/toelating-inschrijving/financing-your-studies/scholarships/mpp-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Non-EU/EEA/non-Swiss/non-Suriname nationality; age at most 35 on 1 September 2027; bachelor/pre-master; no previous degree-seeking higher education abroad; admission to MPP.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2027-02-01T23:59:00+00:00. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    NL MPP Scholarship deadline & application timeline

    Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (2027-02-01T23:59:00+00:00). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out
      6 Feb 2026

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out
      5 Aug 2026

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out
      3 Nov 2026

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out
      2 Jan 2027

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2027-02-01T23:59:00+00:00

      Provider deadline information: 2027-02-01T23:59:00+00:00. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Open for applications until 1 February 2027.
    Last checked 11/9/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the NL MPP Scholarship?+

    Non-EU/EEA/non-Swiss/non-Suriname nationality; age at most 35 on 1 September 2027; bachelor/pre-master; no previous degree-seeking higher education abroad; admission to MPP.

    What funding does the NL MPP Scholarship offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2027-02-01T23:59:00+00:00. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/toelating-inschrijving/financing-your-studies/scholarships/mpp-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Non-EU/EEA/non-Swiss/non-Suriname nationality; age at most 35 on 1 September 2027; bachelor/pre-master; no previous degree-seeking higher education abroad; admission to MPP.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2027-02-01T23:59:00+00:00. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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