Radboud Scholarship Program for International Students

Applications for the Radboud Scholarship Program for the academic year 2027-2028 are now open. Each year, a maximum of 22 Radboud Scholarships are awarded to selected talented non-EEA students for the duration of an eligible master’s degree program. The Radboud Scholarship Program is very selective. It offers talented, highly motivated, non-EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship for a complete English-taught Radboud University master’s program.

For this call, the program will award a maximum of 22 scholarships for the duration of one of the English-taught master’s degree programs (except for Erasmus Mundus master’s programs and joint-degree master’s programs). Scholarships will be distributed as follows: Faculty of Arts (2), Faculty of Law (2), Nijmegen School of Management (5), Faculty of Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Studies (1), Faculty of Science (5), and Faculty of Social Sciences (7). In case you are selected as a scholarship recipient and you are admitted to a two-year master’s program, to qualify for the grant again for the second year, you need to have passed all courses in the first year. The Radboud Scholarship can be combined with the NL Scholarship.

Founded in 1923, Radboud University (RU, Dutch: Radboud Universiteit) is a public university located in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The university hosts 14 research institutes that are world-leading in their fields, 14 bachelor’s programs, and 36 master’s programs fully taught in English. RU is known for its commitment to students, high-quality education, and research.

Program Details

• Host Institution: Radboud University in Netherlands.
• Eligible Programs: Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law, Nijmegen School of Management, Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Social Sciences.
• Number of awards: Up to 22.
• Duration: Nominal duration of the master’s program.
• Target group: Open to Non-EU/EEA International Students.

Radboud Scholarship Program Benefits

Winners of this university scholarship to study in the Netherlands will receive the following benefits:

Tuition fee reduced to €2,771 (amount to be confirmed). For example, a grant holder in 2027/2028 will pay a tuition fee of only €2,771, instead of €19,000 (depending on your program).

In addition, the scholarship also covers costs for a visa, residence permit, health insurance, and liability insurance for your stay in the Netherlands (Aon Student Insurance).

The costs of living and studying in the Netherlands are not covered by the scholarship.

Radboud Scholarship Program Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

1. Hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport.
2. Are not eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee for other reasons.
3. Have (will obtain) a bachelor’s degree achieved outside the Netherlands, have no degrees achieved in the Netherlands, and did not receive any previous education in the Netherlands (exchange programs excluded, provided that they are part of the bachelor’s degree achieved outside the Netherlands).
4. Meet the English language proficiency requirement for the master’s program of your choice.
5. Have been fully admitted to the English-taught master’s program starting 1 September 2027, as stated in the formal letter of admission.
6. Are able to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands.
7. Are enrolled at Radboud University as a full-time student for the academic year and master’s program for which the scholarship will be awarded.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected using the following criteria:

• Academic excellence
  • Outstanding study results in your present field of study, for example, through grades, test scores, and publications.
  • Relevancy of your previous degree to the master’s program.
  • The ranking of the university where you obtained your previous degree(s).
• Ambition
  • The quality and relevance of your motivation letter for the master’s program.
  • Show promise, based on previous achievements, performances, and work in the relevant field of study.
  • Life experience and/or extracurricular activities such as internships or volunteering.
• References: Quality of the recommendations in the two reference letters, preferably two academic references. Please see these reference guidelines.

How to Apply for the Radboud Scholarship Program

You can apply by indicating during your application for admission for a master’s program in the OSIRIS Application system that you wish to apply for a Radboud Scholarship. You will then be requested to upload three additional documents: two reference letters and a curriculum vitae. If you already uploaded these documents for the master’s program application, you can upload the same documents again for your scholarship application.

You must have submitted your application in the online OSIRIS Application system on 31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET at the latest. Then, your OSIRIS Application will be checked by Radboud University’s Student Admissions office and sent back to you for payment of the handling fee, as well as for any documents in your application that may be incorrect, illegible, or missing. You need to resubmit your application as soon as possible.

Then, your application needs to be complete by 14 February 2027 at 23:59 CET at the latest. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for the scholarship selection. We recommend you hand in your proof of English proficiency before the deadline of 14 February 2027 as well.

You will be informed about the final decision by the Department of Student Life and International Mobility with respect to your application for a Radboud Scholarship before mid-April 2027 (date subject to change).

More Information and Contact

Join one of the Scholarship Q&As to learn about Radboud’s scholarships. The upcoming sessions are:

• 4 November 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 CET
• 16 November 2026, 16:00 – 17:00 CET
• 16 December 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 CET
• 11 January 2027, 16:00 – 17:00 CET
• 20 January 2027, 10:00 – 11:00 CET

For more information about the scholarship program, you may also contact team Student Life and International Mobility via [email protected]. Please do not use this email address for the application.

For questions about the Q&A, please contact the Study Information team via email ([email protected]) or send a WhatsApp message. They are available on weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM CET/CEST.

Attachment: Reference letter guidelines

To benefit from this scholarship to study in Europe, you must complete your application in the online application system by January 31, 2027, at 23:59 CET at the latest. For more details on the Radboud Scholarship Program, please visit the official page.