Maastricht University
Maastricht University NL-High Potential scholarship (Netherlands), master
- Deadline
- 82 days left
- Funding
- Partial funding · 20,150 EUR
- Level
- Master’s
- Country
- Netherlands
A partial Maastricht University scholarship for a master's degree in the Netherlands, reserved for candidates within the programme's eligible scope. It covers tuition fees, a living allowance, health insurance, visa costs, the mandatory Pre-Academic Training and, for the first block only, the International Student Ambassador Programme. Applications are made first through Studielink for the master's programme, then through the MyApplication form, with a scholarship deadline of 1 February 2027.
Verified on 10 November 2026
A Maastricht University scholarship for master's applicants to study in the Netherlands: it covers tuition, a living allowance (€20,150/13 months or €38,750/25 months), health insurance, visa and mandatory Pre-Academic Training; call open, deadline 1 February 2027. Applications close on 1 February 2027, that is in 82 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Frais de handling non couverts
“If your study programme requires the payment of a handling fee as part of your programme’s admissions procedure, the UM International Services Desk does not cover handling fees.”
Respect des conditions d'admission au master UM
“You meet the specific admission requirements of the UM master's programme to which you have applied.”
Documents complets à la date du scholarship
“By the Scholarship deadline of 1 February 2027 you must have met all registration requirements (except legal residence, tuition payment & hard copy of a diploma).”
Âge maximum
“You are not older than 35 years of age on 1 September 2027.”
Procédure d'inscription préalable via Studielink
“To be eligible for this scholarship, the deadline to apply for one of the participating master's programmes through Studielink and submit your application file in full, meeting all admission requirements, is 10 December 2026.”
Seuil académique minimal
“your latest grade transcript showing a GPA of 7.5 out of 10 or higher.”
Aucun précédent programme diplômant aux Pays-Bas
“You have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education programme in the Netherlands.”
Candidature via MyApplication
“Please fill out the application form here . We can only accept applications via the application form.”
Pas de double nationalité EU/EEA/Suisse
“You do not have dual nationality from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland.”
Assets
Préférence pour candidats sans Master
“Preference will be given to candidates who have not yet obtained a Master's degree.”
Watch points
Dates multiples obligatoires
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The real trap here is the double deadline: it is not enough to be ready for the scholarship, you must also have submitted the master's application through Studielink and a complete file by 10 December 2026. The key term is "handling fee": if your programme charges one, the scholarship will not pay it, so a small cost can still block an otherwise strong file. The preference for candidates without a master's degree never makes up for a weak academic file, and the clearest signals are a strong transcript, a well-argued financial-needs statement and a compliant reference letter. First secure the master's application, then the exact reference letter, and finally submit the scholarship in MyApplication without leaving any piece to chance.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Open2027-2028
Deadline pour la candidature au scholarship: 1er février 2027. Deadline pour postuler via Studielink et soumettre le dossier d'admission complet (pour être éligible au scholarship): 10 décembre 2026
What is actually funded
- TuitionTuition fees: At cost, arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk
- Living stipend20,150 EUR
- Living allowance€ 20 150 (13 months) or € 38 750 (25 months); €1 550 per month when prorated
- Health insurance€ 700, arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk
- Visa feesAt cost, arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk
- Frais de scolarité (Tuition fees)At cost, arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk
- Coûts du Pre-Academic TrainingAt cost, arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk; Pre-Academic Training is mandatory (two weeks, starts first week of August 2027)
- International Student Ambassador Programme (ISAP)Arranged for and paid by the UM International Services Desk for the first block only
Not covered: Travel · Accommodation
Countries covered
Applicants must hold the nationality of one of the eligible EU, EEA, EFTA or Schengen countries covered by the scholarship and must not hold dual nationality with an EU/EEA country or Switzerland. Preference is given to candidates who have not yet obtained a master's degree, but this does not replace the 7.5/10 GPA requirement or the two procedural deadlines.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Latest grade transcriptPreuve d'excellence académique, montrant un GPA de 7.5 sur 10 ou plus
- Motivation letter (template)Utiliser le modèle fourni pour la lettre de motivation
- Personal statement of financial needsDéclaration personnelle des besoins financiers
- Reference letterUne lettre de référence conforme aux 'Reference letter guidelines' (en anglais, datée depuis le 1er février 2026, maximum 1 page, adresse email institutionnelle de l'auteur etc.)
- Contact details of one refereeCoordonnées du référent: relation au candidat, numéro de téléphone professionnel (avec indicatif pays), email institutionnel
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What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
Taux d'attribution mentionné: seulement 2 % des candidats reçoivent la bourse
Method: Mention explicite sur la page officielle du scholarship · 10 November 2026
Référence aux règles précises pour les lettres de recommandation (en anglais, datée depuis 1er février 2026, max 1 page, email institutionnel requis)
Method: Vérification du PDF 'Reference letter guidelines 2027-2028' lié sur la page · 10 November 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (maastrichtuniversity.nl)Primary source
- Procédure de candidature (myapplication.maastrichtuniversity.nl)Application page
- Liste des pays éligibles (netherlandsworldwide.nl)Secondary source
Master's cohort
Prepare three master's applications with a group
The deadline for this scholarship is 1 February 2027. Master's cohort: 6 live sessions of 90 minutes and 2 individual feedback sessions of 20 minutes. You prepare three applications and submit them yourself.
Apply to the cohort80,000 FCFA (about €122). 15 places, applications until 29 November, first session on 5 December.
These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.