Applications are open for the Holland Euregion Refugee Scholarship which is presented by Maastricht University for the year 2020-2021.
The program offers 5 tuition waivers per academic year for talented refugee students from the Meuse-Rhine Euregion who has been admitted to a Master’s program at UM.
Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and, with 16,300 students and 4,300 employees, is still growing. The university emerges for its imaginative instruction show, worldwide character and the multidisciplinary way to deal with research and training.
Why at Maastricht University? UM supports its students in setting goals and making effective plans for their future. They offer career counseling, internships, and practice-based learning environments, giving them ample opportunity to develop employability competencies.
Universiteit Maastricht Information
Founded in 1976, Universiteit Maastricht (Maastricht University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Maastricht (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Limburg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Maastricht (UM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Maastricht (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 43 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Countries: International students are particularly welcome.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The studentships are available for Master’s degree candidates into the various programs offered by the university.
Admissible Criteria: All candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must behold nationality in a country outside the EU/EEA and are a refugee in Belgium or Germany
- Candidates can prove that you reside in the Euregion
- Holders are willing to sign a consent form that you will not move to the Netherlands and agree to commute to Maastricht University
- Students have applied for admission to a full-time Master’s program at Maastricht University for the 2020-2021 academic year. Please note that the Master’s programs Medicine and Physician-Clinical Investigator are not eligible for the UM Holland Euregion Refugee Scholarship.
- Applicants must be meet the specific admission requirements of the UM Master’s program to which you have applied.
- Candidates must have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education program in the Netherlands.
Application Process
- How to Apply: For gaining this education award, Applicants need to register for a Master’s program at Maastricht University. After registration student will Fill out the application form and Consent form and email to [email protected].
- Supporting Documents: Applicants need to submit the Curriculum vitae, Letter of motivation, Proof of academic excellence, and Proof of registration at your current address, consent form, a copy of your residence permit in Belgium or Germany.
- Admission Requirements: When you are ready to prepare your application, you will need to check out the admission requirements page.
- Language Requirements: Applicants need to provide proof of your English proficiency you need to obtain a minimum score on the IELTS exam (or equivalent English proficiency exam). This minimum score varies depending on the bachelor program you will enroll in after the Foundation Programme.
Benefits: UM Holland Euregion Refugee support will provide Tuition fees award.
Founded in 1976, Universiteit Maastricht (Maastricht University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Maastricht (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Limburg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Maastricht (UM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Maastricht (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 43 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.