Fully Funded Utrecht Excellence Scholarship for 2024/2025
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship for the academic year 2024-2025 offers a fully funded opportunity for international students pursuing master’s degrees. This scholarship, provided by Utrecht University, is a prestigious initiative with a total of 25 scholarships available, covering full tuition fees and including a £11,000 grant for living costs.
Utrecht University, renowned as one of Europe’s leading research universities, is internationally recognized for its innovative approach to research and teaching. Every year, it attracts approximately 1,500 international students to its English-taught Master’s programs, fostering a diverse and vibrant academic community.
Scholarship Summary:
- Level of Study: Masters
- Institution: Utrecht University, Netherlands
- Study in: Netherlands
- Program Period: The scholarship is awarded for one to two years, depending on the duration of the degree program. (Renewal for the second year is contingent upon satisfactory progress).
- Deadline: February 1st, 23:59 CET (Annually)
Opportunity Focus Areas:
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is available for master’s programs across six Graduate Schools, covering diverse fields such as:
- Global Criminology
- Social, Health, and Organizational Psychology
- Applied Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Comparative Literary Studies
- Mathematical Sciences
- Legal Research
- Sociology and Social Research, among others.
For a complete list, refer to the provided information.
Scholarship Coverage:
Recipients of the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship can benefit from either:
- Full tuition fees coverage OR
- Tuition fees plus an £11,000 grant for living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria for Utrecht Excellence Scholarship:
To qualify for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Proficiency in English
- Citizenship of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
- Belong to the top 10% of the graduating class
- Not hold a European Union passport and be ineligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans
- Completion of secondary school and/or Bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands
- Application for an international master’s program with a start date of September 1, 2022
- Ability to comply with conditions for obtaining a Dutch visa/residence permit.
Note: Failure to meet any of these criteria renders the student ineligible for this scholarship. Selection is based on academic excellence, promise in the proposed field of study, quality of motivation letter, and application for the Master’s program.
How to Apply for Utrecht Excellence Scholarship:
The application process involves several steps:
- Submit an application first for a Master’s program. Failure to do this will result in the deletion of your scholarship application.
- Follow the steps to submit a complete application for the chosen Master program, including checking entry requirements, applying in a timely manner, downloading instructions, and completing the online application.
- After submitting an application for the Master’s program, submit an application for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship from November 1.
- Go to the Osiris Online Application, log in, and answer the scholarship questions, uploading the required documents.
- Upload proof of belonging to the top 10% of your graduating class (an official document issued by your university).
- Submit your application.
For detailed information on the scholarship application process, visit the official website.
This scholarship provides an exceptional opportunity for international students to pursue master’s studies at Utrecht University, contributing to its vibrant academic community. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to adhere to the application deadlines and procedures for a chance to benefit from this fully funded scholarship. Further details and updates can be found on the official website.
