Taking your Master’s degree to the Netherlands without worrying about hefty tuition or living costs is a real possibility. The Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship 2027 delivers 18 fully supported awards each year to exceptional students coming from non-EU or non-EEA countries. With applications launching on October 1, 2026, and the main scholarship cutoff set for February 1, 2027, planning early gives you a real competitive edge.

Comprehensive Financial Coverage

Maastricht University Potential Scholarship 2027 combines the UM High Potential funding with the official Dutch NL Scholarship to remove your financial worries entirely. You receive living support worth €20,150 for 13-month programs or €38,750 for 25-month degrees, alongside full tuition coverage. The award also handles your health and liability insurance costs up to €700, visa application fees, Pre-Academic Training, and initial orientation program costs. Plus, you get a reserved room allocated for your first academic year, though airfare remains your responsibility.

Which Master’s Programmes Can You Study?

Maastricht University Scholarship 2027 is available only for participating full-time Master’s programmes at Maastricht University. Therefore, you should first check the official list of participating programmes for 2027-28 before beginning your application. Fields represented among scholarship recipients include areas such as health, law, science, sustainability, public policy, social sciences, arts and culture.

Who Qualifies for Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship 2027

To qualify for Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship 2027, you must hold citizenship outside the EU, EEA, Switzerland, or Suriname, without dual European nationality. You need a solid GPA of at least 7.5 out of 10, or its foreign equivalent, and you must be 35 or younger by September 1, 2027. Applicants cannot have prior degree experience inside the Netherlands, and preference goes to those pursuing their very first Master’s. Selected scholars represent fields like health, law, science, sustainability, and social sciences while serving as university ambassadors.

Step-by-Step Application Route for Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship 2027

You start by submitting your Master’s admission request through Studielink to generate your official student ID. Submit your complete university admission files by December 10, 2026, as this precedes your scholarship application. Next, submit the online scholarship form alongside a tailored CV, motivation letter, proof of academic excellence, financial explanation statement, and a strong reference letter. Remember, you can only submit one scholarship application, so verify all attached files carefully before finalizing.

Scholarship Details

Detail	Information
Scholarship	Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
Academic Year	2027-28
Study Level	Master’s
Location	Netherlands
Scholarships	18
Eligible Students	Non-EU/EEA international students
Duration	13 or 25 months
Living Support	€20,150 / €38,750
Tuition Fees	Covered
Insurance	€700
Visa Costs	Covered
Master’s Admission Deadline	10 December 2026
Scholarship Deadline	1 February 2027
Selection Outcome	By early May 2027

The scholarship is exceptionally competitive, with Maastricht University stating that only about 2% of applicants receive an award. That makes the two deadlines especially important. Your Master’s application must be complete by 10 December 2026, giving you only a limited window afterwards to prepare the scholarship application before 1 February 2027. If you are targeting a Master’s degree in the Netherlands, begin by checking the participating programmes and admission requirements, then prepare your academic documents, motivation letter and referee arrangements well in advance. You can review the participating programmes, eligibility requirements and application instructions on the official page of Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship.

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