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Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES)

Last verified 19 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Discontinued: Utrecht University has cancelled the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship for programmes starting in 2026-2027 and later. Existing awardees keep their funding.

Provider
Utrecht University
Host country
Netherlands
Deadline
1 December / 1 February (annual)
Region
Europe

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Non-EU/EEA nationality; admitted to a participating UU master's programme; top 25% of class; excellent motivation and references.
Funding
Partial to Fully Funded
Study level
Masters
Deadline
1 December / 1 February (annual)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Non-EU/EEA nationality; admitted to a participating UU master's programme; top 25% of class; excellent motivation and references.

Recorded funding information

  • Partial to Fully Funded

About the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) (2026)

## Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) The Utrecht Excellence Scholarships are awarded to a select number of outstanding non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a participating master's programme at Utrecht University. **Award:** ranges from a partial tuition contribution up to **full tuition + €11,000 living-cost allowance** per year, depending on the faculty. **Eligibility:** non-EU/EEA nationality, exceptional academic results (typically top 25%), admission to a participating UU master's. **Deadline:** 1 December (most programmes) or 1 February for selected faculties.

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.

  • Partial to Fully Funded

Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) eligibility

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • Non-EU/EEA nationality; admitted to a participating UU master's programme; top 25% of class; excellent motivation and references.

Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) 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 Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) 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.uu.nl/en/masters/utrecht-excellence-scholarships 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 nationality; admitted to a participating UU master's programme; top 25% of class; excellent motivation and references.. 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: 1 December / 1 February (annual). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 1 December / 1 February (annual). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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

    5. Provider deadline
      1 December / 1 February (annual)

      Provider deadline information: 1 December / 1 February (annual). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES)?+

    Non-EU/EEA nationality; admitted to a participating UU master's programme; top 25% of class; excellent motivation and references.

    What funding does the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) offer?+

    Listed funding: Partial to Fully Funded. 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: 1 December / 1 February (annual). 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.uu.nl/en/masters/utrecht-excellence-scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Non-EU/EEA nationality; admitted to a participating UU master's programme; top 25% of class; excellent motivation and references.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 1 December / 1 February (annual). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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