Applications are invited for the NL Scholarship for prospective students by Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands. Apply by May 1!

About Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences is a University of Applied Sciences with campuses in Heerlen, Sittard and Maastricht in the southeastern Netherlands.

The main focus of Zuyd University is on Bachelor programmes, 52 in total, most of them in Dutch. There are currently 8 master programmes.

In the latest edition of the Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs 2008 (‘2008 Higher Education Guide’), Zuyd University takes first place among the 13 larger universities of applied sciences, with an average score of 6.85.

About the NL Scholarship

The NL–Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (NL-ZES) is a combination scholarship offering a higher scholarship amount in the first year in comparison to the Zuyd Excellence Scholarship.

This scholarship is awarded in the form of an NL Scholarship amount (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) of €5,000 in the first year in addition to the Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (max. €3,600 net discount on your tuition fee) for the nominal duration of your study. The total would be approximately Rs. 7.8L for Indian students.

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The study progress of students who are awarded the NL–ZES is monitored yearly, as a minimum of 45 obtained credits per academic year is required for renewal of the scholarship for the following academic year. Renewal of the scholarship applies only for the nominal duration of the programme concerned. 

Please be aware that submitted NL-ZES applications are assessed on an individual basis, in order of arrival and are always subject to supply and demand.

Deadline

May 1, 2024.

Applicants who are not selected for the NL-ZES will automatically be considered for the Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES) after June 1.

Reserve List

Some students may be initially placed on a reserve list and may still receive a scholarship if other scholarship holders either fail to meet alternative requirements or reject their scholarship.

Application Criteria

To be eligible for a NL-ZES, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • You do not have an EU/EEA nationality or the nationality of Switzerland or Suriname.
  • You have received your Zuyd student number through Studielink.
  • You meet the specific requirements of the study programme.
  • You are required to pay the highest institutional tuition fees.
  • You lived in the Netherlands during your study period.
  • You have never cut short a Zuyd programme without obtaining a degree.
  • You have not previously obtained a degree from an education facility in the Netherlands. (Please note that this condition only applies to the Holland Scholarship, if you do not meet this criteria, you can still apply for the Zuyd Excellence Scholarship)
  • You are applying to start one of the following government-funded, fully English-taught programmes:
    • European Studies
    • Hospitality (Hotel) Management
    • Interdisciplinary Arts
    • International Business
    • Music (Bachelor and Master)
    • Interior Architecture

Application

Your application must include:

  • A completed and signed NL-ZES application form (pdf).
  • A personal letter of motivation for wanting to study at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.
  • One letter of reference by e.g. a lecturer or a mentor of your current educational institution. 
  • Your curriculum vitae (resume).

Your letter of motivation (max. 1 page A4) must include the following items:

  • Why have you chosen this particular study programme at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences?
  • What value do you expect this study programme to add to your previous education?
  • What you expect this study programme to contribute to your future career?

The letter of reference should be signed, dated and submitted on official stationery and must include:

  • Your name and the name, position and department of the referee of your current educational institution.
  • Description of the applicant’s excellent academic abilities and competencies.

Finally, click here to fill out the application form.

Click here to read the official notification of the NL Scholarship for Prospective Students by Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands [Rs. 7.8L].

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