Maastricht University (UM) is a European university with a strong
international outlook. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and
creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to
today’s society are our core values.
Maastricht University High Potential scholarships
You must be admissible for a master’s programme or graduate programme
for professionals at Maastricht University and not be older than
35 years at the start of the academic year. You may apply simultaneously
for a master's programme and this scholarship.Additional requirement for
Psychology: you must be ranked in the top 5 % of your Bachelor’s
programme (full programme). This must be proved by an official statement
of the University.Please note that your scholarship application will not
be taken into consideration without this top 5% statement.As an
applicant you must have obtained excellent results in your previous
studies. This must be shown in the application file by including for
example grade lists or reference letters. In case of equivalent
qualification we will give preference to applications which show that
the applicant is among the top 5%.You must come from a country outside
the EU/EEA and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and
residence permit for the Netherlands.Duration of the High Potential
scholarshipThe High Potential scholarship is awarded for the duration of
the Master's programme with a maximum of 12 months. In case of a
two-year Master's programme the Scholarship Committee will award the
scholarship for a maximum of 24 months.Amount of the High Potential
scholarship programme 2016-2017Living expenses: € 10.500: paid to
students by Scholarship OfficeInsurance: € 520: arranged and paid by
Scholarship OfficeVisa Costs: € 304: arranged and paid by Scholarship
OfficeTuition fee: € 13.000 or € 17.500: arranged and paid by
Scholarship OfficeApplication and selectionStudents can download the
application form here. On the section Application and Selection, you can
find information about how to send in the application form. This differs
per faculty. The UM High Potential Scholarship and the Holland
Scholarship are combined programmes. Therefore, to be eligible for the
High Potential Scholarship, you will have to apply for the Holland
Scholarship at the same time. You can do this by going to the following
link (choose the section incoming).Application deadline: February 1st
2016
The Maastricht University (UM) Holland-High Potential Scholarship
programme offers 24 full scholarships of €29.000 (including tuition fee
waiver and monthly stipend) each academic year for highly talented
students from outside the European Union (EU) who have been admitted to
a Master’s programme at UM.
The Scholarship programme consists of both the High Potential
Scholarship (funded by the Maastricht University Scholarship Fund), and
the Holland Scholarship, which is financed by the Dutch Ministry of
Education, Culture and Science in conjunction with Dutch universities
and universities of applied sciences. It is aimed at international
students from outside the EU/EEA who wish to follow a full degree
programme in the Netherlands.
Level of study
Postgraduate
Eligible Countries
International students from a country outside the EU/EEA
Who is eligible?
> You hold nationality in a country outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland
or Surinam and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and
residence permit for the Netherlands.
> You do not hold a double nationality from an EU/EEA country.
> You have applied for admission to a full-time master programme at
Maastricht University for the 2023/24 academic year.
> You meet the specific admission requirements of the UM Master’s
programme to which you have applied.
> You have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education
programme in the Netherlands. Students who have completed exchange
programmes in the Netherlands are welcome to apply.
> You are not over 35 years of age on 1 September 2023.
> You have obtained excellent results during your prior education
programmes, as demonstrated by your latest grade transcript or certified
by academic excellence. If several applicants are equally qualified, we
will give preference to applicants whose academic transcript or
certified letter of academic excellence demonstrate that they are among
the top 5% of the 2023/24 scholarship programme applicants.
Duration of the High Potential scholarship
> 13 months for a one-year master's programme
> 25 months for a two-year master's programme
Amount of the High Potential scholarship programme 2023-2024
> Living expenses: € 12,350* (13 months) or € 23,750* (25 months)-
Paid to students by the UM International Services Desk
> Health & liability insurance: € 700 - Arranged for and paid by
the UM International Services Desk
> Visa application costs: € 207- Arranged for and paid by the UM
International Services Desk
> Tuition fees: At cost- Arranged for and paid by the UM
International Services Desk
> Pre-Academic Training costs: At cost - Arranged for and paid by
the UM International Services Desk
Application deadline
1 February, 2023 (annual)
It is important to visit official website (link found below) for
detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official Scholarship Website link below:
