Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarship – University of Groningen

The Eric Bleumink Fund provides fully funded scholarships to exceptionally talented students from eligible developing countries who wish to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Groningen. Established to foster academic excellence and regional development, this award empowers scholars to contribute knowledge and impact to their home countries.

🎓 Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fee coverage

• International travel expenses to and from the Netherlands

• Monthly living allowance

• Funds for academic books and materials

• Comprehensive health insurance

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Must hold conditional or unconditional admission to a University of Groningen Master’s program before February of the intake year

• Outstanding academic record, often demonstrated through excellent undergraduate grades and strong letters of recommendation

• Fluent in English, meeting Master’s admission standards

• Citizens of eligible developing countries only

• Demonstrated financial need (no other means of funding the program)

• Must commit to full participation in a one- or two-year Master’s program and meet health requirements

📝 Selection & Nomination

• Candidates cannot apply directly—nominations are made by the University of Groningen’s Admission Office and departmental admission committees

• Each faculty nominates only a limited number of students each year

• A selection committee reviews nominees in March and notifies students shortly thereafter

📆 Important Timing

• Apply for your Master’s program by December 1 to be eligible for nomination

• Admission must be granted by February

• Scholarship decisions announced in March

• Courses typically begin in September