Radboud Scholarship Programme – Radboud University

The Radboud Scholarship Programme is a competitive funding opportunity designed to support outstanding international students who wish to pursue a full-time Master’s degree at Radboud University in the Netherlands. It aims to attract high-achieving applicants and promote academic excellence and global engagement.

What’s Offered

• Tuition fee waiver covering full tuition for the duration of the Master’s programme

• Living expense allowance paid monthly to help with everyday costs while studying in the Netherlands

• Contribution to travel and relocation costs (varies by award)

• Access to Radboud’s academic and student support services

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to international students who require a visa or residence permit to study in the Netherlands

• Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and meet Radboud’s entry requirements for the chosen Master’s programme

• Demonstrated academic excellence — typically reflected in high grades and strong recommendations

• Clear motivation for the selected field of study and future plans

Process & Structure

• Apply for admission to a Radboud University Master’s degree by the programme’s stated deadlines

• Once admitted, submit the scholarship application by the scholarship’s deadline (often shortly after the admission deadline)

• Applications are evaluated on academic merit, motivation, and the potential to contribute to the Radboud community

• Final award decisions are made by the university’s scholarship committee

Academic Fields
The scholarship supports Master’s studies across a wide range of faculties, including:

• Social Sciences and Humanities

• Business, Economics and Law

• Science and Medical Sciences

• Arts and Culture

Deadline

• Scholarship application deadlines typically align with Radboud’s Master’s admission deadlines — often January or February for programmes starting in September.