Radboud Scholarship Programme

Radboud University

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Non-EU/non-EEA passport holders with a bachelor's degree from outside the Netherlands, fully admitted to an English-taught Master's that starts on 1 September 2027. Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree programmes are excluded. Upload two reference letters and a CV.

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About this opportunity

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers approximately 28 selective scholarships across all seven faculties of Radboud University, reducing non-EEA tuition to the statutory European rate and paying all immigration and insurance fees for the full duration of the Master programme.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Non-EU/non-EEA passport holders with a bachelor's degree from outside the Netherlands, fully admitted to an English-taught Master's that starts on 1 September 2027. Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree programmes are excluded. Upload two reference letters and a CV.
2. Note the deadline. Jan 31 (annual; for the September 2027 start submit in OSIRIS by 31 Jan 2027 at 23:59 CET and complete the file by 14 Feb 2027; decisions before mid-April 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. OSIRIS Master admission application (with Radboud Scholarship box ticked); Two reference letters; Curriculum Vitae; Official Bachelor transcripts; English proficiency certificate.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Faculty selection boards assess academic talent, ambition, reference letters and transcript quality; decisions announced before mid-April

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Tips from our advisors

1. You apply for admission and the Radboud Scholarship in the same OSIRIS workflow, but you must fully submit your OSIRIS application before 31 January (even if the normal course deadline is later)
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
7. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Radboud Scholarship Programme?

Non-EU/non-EEA passport holders with a bachelor's degree from outside the Netherlands, fully admitted to an English-taught Master's that starts on 1 September 2027. Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree programmes are excluded. Upload two reference letters and a CV.

What does Radboud Scholarship Programme cover?

Reduces tuition to about EUR 2,771 and covers visa, residence permit, health and liability insurance; living costs are not covered (maximum 26 scholarships)

When is the deadline for Radboud Scholarship Programme?

Jan 31 (annual; for the September 2027 start submit in OSIRIS by 31 Jan 2027 at 23:59 CET and complete the file by 14 Feb 2027; decisions before mid-April 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Radboud Scholarship Programme?

Host countries: Netherlands.

What documents do I need for Radboud Scholarship Programme?

OSIRIS Master admission application (with Radboud Scholarship box ticked); Two reference letters; Curriculum Vitae; Official Bachelor transcripts; English proficiency certificate.

How are applicants selected for Radboud Scholarship Programme?

Faculty selection boards assess academic talent, ambition, reference letters and transcript quality; decisions announced before mid-April

How much work is the Radboud Scholarship Programme application?

Medium: indicate Radboud Scholarship interest inside the OSIRIS Master admission application + upload 2 reference letters + CV