Utrecht Excellence Scholarships 2024-25, Netherlands. (Full Tuition Fee)

Scholarship Description:

Embark on your educational journey in the Netherlands! Great news awaits – the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is presently open for applications. In this guide, we'll delve into the specifics of this scholarship, its advantages, and a detailed step-by-step application process.

The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship 2024-2025 is an all-inclusive master’s scholarship designed for international students. A total of 25 scholarships are on offer,  encompassing full tuition coverage and a £11,000 living stipend.

Utrecht University stands among Europe’s foremost research institutions, renowned for its pioneering research methods and teaching practices on a global scale. For international students, Utrecht University is a welcoming environment. Annually, around 1,500 international students choose the university for its array of English-taught Master's programs.

In the academic year 2024-2025, 20-25 scholarships will be granted across Utrecht University's 6 Graduate Schools. Funding for these scholarships is sourced from the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund, established by the university itself, as well as contributions from Utrecht University alumni.

Degree Level:

Utrecht Excellence Scholarships 2024-25, Netherlands. (Full Tuition Fee) is available to undertake Masters level programs at Utrecht University.

Available Subjects:

Focus Areas for the Opportunity:

1. Investigative Criminology on a Global Scale.
2. Psychology in Social, Health, and Organizational Contexts.
3. Practical Cognitive Psychology Applications.
4. Clinical Psychology for Children and Adolescents.
5. Applied Neuropsychology Studies.
6. Research Methodology and Statistics for Behavioral, Biomedical, and Social Sciences.
7. Studies in Social and Health Psychology.
8. Exploration of Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Periods.
9. Comparative Studies in Literature.
10. Examination of Gender Dynamics.
11. Linguistic Studies and Analysis.
12. Studies in Media, Art, and Performance.
13. Music Studies and Analysis.
14. Art Historical Research.
15. Examination and Study of History.
16. Fields in Mathematical Sciences.
17. Philosophy Studies and Inquiry.
18. Research on Childhood and Adolescent Development and Socialization.
19. Legal Research and Analysis.
20. Studies in Sociology and Social Research.

Scholarship Benefits:

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.

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to  Non-EU/EEA international students.

Eligibility Criteria:

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 September 2024. Not all programmes participate. Please check Master’s programme > Tuition fees and financial support to see if the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is mentioned as a scholarship opportunity.

Application Procedure:

Deadline

Prospective students who wish to be considered for the scholarship must apply before February 1st 23:59 CET. The application portal will close at this time. Selection will only start after the deadline. We aim to publish the results by mid-April.

Selection criteria

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).

How to apply

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 2023. You will see the UES application(s) in your OSIRIS Online Application account dashboard. 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.