Free University of Amsterdam Scholarships are available to international master’s students who need financial assistance. Students from non-EU/ EEA can apply for these scholarships.
Free University of Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
In 1880, The Free University of Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) was established. The term Free alludes to freedom from the government and religion. The university campus and university hospital are located 15 minutes by transportation from the city center in the Southwest of Amsterdam, in a region known for its potential and one of the city’s newest and expanding economic districts.
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According to reputable international rating tables, the university is consistently ranked among the top 150 universities in the world. There are 11 faculties at the university, ranging from philosophy to law and medicine. These faculties provide multiple Doctoral programs in addition to more than 50 Bachelor’s programs, 100 Master’s programs, and numerous more programs.
Free University of Amsterdam Scholarships
For the purpose of funding their studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) provides a number of scholarships for international Master’s students. Some of the various scholarship options are listed below:
VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP)
Talented aspiring non-EU/EEA students have the rare chance to pursue a Master’s degree at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam under the VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP). VU Amsterdam has promised to provide about 1 million euros toward luring brilliant and highly motivated students.
| Study Level | Master’s degree |
| Value | covers the tuition fees |
| Nationality | non-EU/ EEA, No Dutch nationality |
| Degree Program Registration Date | From 1 October 2024 to 1 December 2024 |
| Scholarship Application Date | From 1 November 2024 to 1 February 2025 (23:59 CET) |
Before submitting an application for the VUFP scholarship, you must already have received conditional admission to the Master’s program. You automatically apply for the HSP when you submit an application for the VUFP scholarship. No additional application is required. then send your VUFP application using your own VU dashboard.
*You automatically apply for the Holland Scholarship Programme (HSP) when you submit an application for the VUFP scholarship. No additional application is required. HSP is a donation to living expenses. For the entire length of your study period, it is either 5.000 EUR or 10.000 EUR.
Holland Scholarship Programme (HSP)
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, as well as Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, provide funding for the Holland Scholarship Program (HSP). Students applying to the first year of a Master’s degree in the Netherlands who are not citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) are eligible for this award.
| Study Level | Master’s degree |
| Value | 5.000 EUR or 10.000 EUR |
| Nationality | non-EU/ EEA, No Dutch nationality |
| Degree Program Registration Date | From 1 October 2024 to 1 December 2024 |
| Scholarship Application Date | From 1 November 2024 to 1 February 2025 (23:59 CET) |
You automatically apply for the HSP when you submit an application for the VUFP scholarship. No additional application is required.
Orange Tulip Scholarship
Sponsorship for the Orange Tulip Scholarship program is provided by the VU Fellowship program. Now, outstanding students from Indonesia and India can apply for this competitive VUFP/OTS fellowship. Getting an OTS scholarship means paying no tuition.
| Study Level | Master’s degree |
| Value | Tuition fee waiver |
| Nationality | Indonesia and India |
| Degree Program Registration Date | From 1 October 2024 to 1 December 2024 |
| Scholarship Application Date | 1 February 2025 |
Fulbright scholarship
Through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the Fulbright Center receives 20 to 25 students from the United States each year. Only applicants from the United States are eligible for the Fulbright fellowship. No grants for the Netherlands will be given to American students who are already living there.
The money will be distributed in 12 payments of €1,300 each. A maximum of €1,000 will be paid for international travel. Additionally, the about $250 cost of the residency permit will be reimbursed. Although they vary per program, tuition expenses are not waived.
Orange Knowledge Program
The Dutch government provides funding for the Orange Knowledge Program (OKP), a scholarship initiative. Giving professionals from the participating nations opportunities for training and education seeks to support sustainable development in those nations.
Candidates from the following countries are eligible to apply for the scholarships:
Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen.
For more details, visit the scholarship’s official page.
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