Radboud Scholarship Programme 2027: Netherlands Master’s Guide

Quick Overview

Feature	Details
Full name	Radboud Scholarship Programme
Funded by	Radboud University Profiling Fund
Host country	Netherlands
Level	English-taught Master’s programmes
Coverage	Partial scholarship: tuition reduced to a low statutory-like amount plus visa/residence/insurance costs
2027 deadline	Official 2027 scholarship page not yet updated; Radboud’s current master’s deadline page says 31 January for non-EU/EEA students applying for scholarships
Eligible applicants	Talented non-EU/non-EEA students applying to eligible full-time English-taught Master’s programmes
Official website	https://www.ru.nl/en/education/scholarships/radboud-scholarship-programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme is a selective Netherlands scholarship for high-performing non-EEA Master’s applicants. The current official scholarship page describes the 2026/2027 award as reducing tuition to €2,694 instead of around €18,000 depending on programme, while also covering visa, residence permit, health insurance, and liability insurance costs.

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What Does It Cover?

Benefit	Details
Tuition reduction	2026/27 page: tuition reduced to €2,694 instead of about €18,000 depending on programme
Visa/residence permit	Covered
Health insurance	Covered through Aon Student Insurance
Liability insurance	Covered
Living costs	Not covered
Duration	Nominal duration of the Master’s programme; second-year renewal depends on passing all first-year courses
Awards	2026/27 page listed up to 33 scholarships across six faculties

This is not a full living-cost scholarship. Applicants still need a budget for accommodation, food, travel, books, and Netherlands immigration living-cost proof.

Eligibility

✅ You Must:

• Hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport.

• Not be eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee for another reason.

• Have or be obtaining a Bachelor’s degree achieved outside the Netherlands.

• Have no degree achieved in the Netherlands and no prior education in the Netherlands, except eligible exchange study.

• Meet the English-language requirement for your chosen Master’s programme.

• Be admitted to a full-time eligible English-taught Master’s programme.

• Be able to comply with visa conditions for the Netherlands.

❌ Not Eligible If:

• You apply to an Erasmus Mundus or joint-degree Master’s programme excluded by Radboud.

• You need a scholarship that covers living expenses.

• You miss the 31 January scholarship application timing for non-EU/EEA applicants.

• Your application is incomplete by Radboud’s completion deadline.

How to Apply: Step by Step

Step 1: Choose an eligible English-taught Master’s

Check that your target programme is not excluded. Radboud states all English-taught Master’s programmes are eligible except Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree programmes.

Step 2: Start in Studielink and OSIRIS

Radboud’s deadline page says students need to apply via Studielink before the deadline. During the OSIRIS application, indicate that you wish to apply for the Radboud Scholarship.

Step 3: Upload scholarship documents

Radboud says applicants are asked to upload two reference letters and a CV. If you already uploaded them for admission, you may upload the same documents again for the scholarship.

Step 4: Submit by the scholarship deadline

The current general deadline page states 31 January for non-EU/EEA students who wish to apply for a scholarship for the September intake.

Step 5: Complete corrections quickly

Radboud may send the OSIRIS application back for payment or document corrections. For the last cycle, the scholarship page required completion by 14 February.

Radboud vs Other Netherlands Scholarships

Scholarship	University	Level	Value	Best for
Radboud Scholarship Programme	Radboud University	Master’s	Tuition reduction + visa/insurance costs	Non-EEA applicants who can fund living costs
Maastricht NL-High Potential	Maastricht University	Master’s	Tuition + living + insurance/visa package	Applicants needing fuller coverage
University of Twente NL Scholarship	University of Twente	Master’s	€5,000 first-year award	Applicants needing partial award support
Orange Tulip Scholarship	Multiple Dutch institutions	Varies	Country/institution-specific	Applicants from participating countries

Insider Tips

1. Budget living costs early

Radboud explicitly says costs of living and studying in the Netherlands are not covered.

2. Apply earlier than 31 January

You may need time for OSIRIS checks, payment, and document corrections. Waiting until the final day raises risk.

3. Use academic references strategically

The selection criteria include quality of recommendations, preferably academic references.

4. Make your motivation programme-specific

Radboud looks at ambition, motivation-letter quality, relevance of prior achievements, and fit with the Master’s field.

5. Check faculty allocation

Award numbers can differ by faculty. Highly competitive faculties may have very few places.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Radboud Scholarship fully funded?

No. It is a partial scholarship. It reduces tuition and covers visa/residence/insurance costs, but not living expenses.

What was the 2026/27 value?

Radboud’s official page says a grant holder would pay €2,694 instead of about €18,000 depending on programme.

What is the 2027 deadline?

The 2027 scholarship page may update later. Radboud’s current Master’s deadline page states 31 January for non-EU/EEA students applying for scholarships for September intake.

Can I combine it with the NL Scholarship?

Radboud says the Radboud Scholarship can be combined with the NL Scholarship.

Are joint degrees eligible?

Radboud excludes Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree Master’s programmes.

Timeline Table

Stage	Timing
Application opens	From 1 October for September intake
Scholarship application deadline	31 January 2027 expected based on official deadline pattern; verify updated page
Application completion window	February 2027 expected; verify official page
Decision	Around mid-April based on previous cycle pattern
Studies begin	September 2027

Your Action Plan

1. Choose an eligible Radboud English-taught Master’s programme.

2. Confirm the 2027/28 scholarship page when it updates.

3. Apply through Studielink and OSIRIS well before 31 January.

4. Select the Radboud Scholarship option and upload two references plus CV.

5. Prepare a living-cost plan because the award does not pay monthly expenses.

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