Last date
01/05/2026
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Other
Post
Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
UTRECHT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) is a highly selective programme for talented international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA = the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) who wish to study for a master’s degree at Utrecht University. Particulars Description Name Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) Provided By Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund
- Region
- International Region : Netherland
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 01/05/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is May 01, 2026.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Utrecht Excellence Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria: You must belong to the top 10% of your graduating class. You must not hold an EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch study grant and loan system. You must have completed your secondary school and/or bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands. You must have applied for an international master’s programme with a start date of 1 Septembe. Not all programmes participate.
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available The Utrecht Excellence scholarship can be awarded as: the tuition fee, or the tuition fee plus the income required for a period of one year linked to a residence permit for study as determined by the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service). The scholarship can be renewed for the second year of two-year master’s programmes No Information Available.
Application
No Application Fee is required First: After submitting an application (or applications) for a UES eligible master’s programme before the stated deadline, non-EU/EEA students will have the opportunity to submit an application for one Utrecht Excellence Scholarship from 1 November. Second: You will see the UES application
- in your OSIRIS Online Application account dashboard. Third: Click view/edit for the UES linked (related process) to the programme you wish to apply for, upload the requested proof of belonging to the top 10% of your class, answer the questions and submit the application.
Selection process
Eligible candidates will be selected for a scholarship based on the following criteria: Academic quality and promise in the proposed field of study, as evidenced by your master’s application. Academic excellence, as evidenced by proof of belonging to the top 10% of your graduating class (class ranking certificate, GPA with grade distribution summary, statement/reference letter signed and stamped by your university). The quality and relevance of your motivation letter for the master’s programme (academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation). The quality of the application for the master’s programme itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency). Other Info Funding The funds for the scholarships come from the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund, established by Utrecht University, and contributions from Utrecht University alumni.
Contact
Utrecht University Heidelberglaan 8 3584 CS Utrecht The Netherlands Tel. +31 (0)30 253 35 50 For more information: Click here Apply Now https://www.uu.nl/