The 2026 Radboud Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity designed for high-achieving and motivated students from non-EU and non-EEA countries who wish to pursue a Master’s degree in the Netherlands. The programme is offered by Radboud University to attract outstanding minds ready to contribute to global research and innovation through quality education and academic excellence.

Funded by the university’s Profiling Fund, the scholarship eases the financial burden of studying abroad by providing a generous tuition reduction and support for essential expenses such as visa, residence permit, and insurance. While living expenses are not included, the scholarship ensures international students can focus on their studies in a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment.

Radboud Scholarship Summary

The Radboud Scholarship Programme gives talented non-EU and non-EEA students the chance to undertake a fully English-taught Master’s programme at one of the Netherlands’ top universities. The award, worth up to €15,000 per year, covers tuition reduction, visa sponsorship, and health insurance. Applicants do not need to provide IELTS results, and the deadline to apply is 31 January 2026. Students interested in regular updates can subscribe for Scholarship Alerts via WhatsApp through the Scholarship Region platform.

Radboud Scholarship Details

• Available for students admitted into a full-time, English-taught Master’s degree at Radboud University.
• Students enrolled in a two-year Master’s programme must pass all first-year courses to qualify for renewal in the second year.
• Candidates may apply for multiple Radboud scholarships, but only one can be awarded.
• The Radboud Scholarship cannot be combined with the Radboud Encouragement Scholarship or the Fulbright-Radboud Scholarship.
• It can, however, be combined with the NL Scholarship.
• Selection for admission and scholarship funding is conducted separately, meaning scholarship approval is not guaranteed upon admission.

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2026 Radboud University Scholarship Requirements

• Must hold a valid non-EU/non-EEA passport.
• Must not be eligible for EU/EEA tuition fees.
• Must possess or be completing a Bachelor’s degree from an institution outside the Netherlands.
• Must not have earned a degree or completed a full academic programme in the Netherlands (exchange programmes are exempted).
• Must meet the English language proficiency requirements of the chosen Master’s programme.
• Must receive official admission to an English-taught Master’s beginning 1 September 2026.
• Must meet the visa and residence requirements for study in the Netherlands.
• Must be enrolled full-time for the Master’s programme during the academic year of the award.

2026 Radboud Scholarship Duration and Reward

• Reduces tuition fees from approximately €18,000 to €2,690 per academic year.
• Covers the cost of visa, residence permit, health insurance, and liability insurance (Aon Student Insurance).
• Does not cover living or personal expenses in the Netherlands.

Required Documents for Radboud University Scholarship

• Academic transcripts from previous institutions.
• A valid international passport.
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.
• A motivation letter outlining academic and professional aspirations.
• Two reference letters from academic or professional referees.

How to Apply for Radboud Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)

• Visit the Radboud University Scholarship official webpage.
• Apply for admission into a Master’s programme via the OSIRIS Application System and indicate interest in the Radboud Scholarship.
• Upload the required documents — CV and two reference letters — as part of your scholarship application.
• If these documents were already uploaded during your admission process, you may reuse them.
• Note that selection for the Master’s programme and for the scholarship are handled separately.

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the 2026 Radboud Scholarship in the Netherlands is January 31, 2026.

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