How to Apply for the Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship in The Netherlands.

Are you an international student (outside EU/EEA) dreaming of pursuing a master’s degree in the Netherlands? Then you’ll want to hear about the Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship 2026 — one of the most prestigious and generous scholarships for ambitious students worldwide. In this video I’ll cover: What the scholarship is & what it offers Who can apply (eligibility criteria) How & when to apply (key deadlines) What costs are covered Tips to make your application stand out 📌 What it offers Full tuition fee waiver for eligible master’s programmes at Maastricht University. Living stipend (approx. €1,225/month) for the duration of the programme: ~ 13 months if your master’s is one year ~ 25 months if it’s a two-year programme Health & liability insurance paid. Visa / residence permit costs covered. Pre-Academic Training costs covered. Accommodation allocation is mandatory — scholarship comes with housing assigned in Maastricht. Refusing the offered room = cancellation of scholarship. ✅ Eligibility Criteria To apply, you generally need to meet all of the following: Non-EU/EEA nationality (and not dual citizen with EU/EEA or Switzerland). Meet visa / residence permit requirements for study in the Netherlands. Applied for admission to a participating full-time Master’s programme at Maastricht University for the 2026-2027 academic year by specified deadline. Be no older than 35 years on 1 September 2026. Excellent academic record: usually a GPA of ≥ 7.5/10 (or equivalent). Not have already done a degree-seeking master’s or equivalent in the Netherlands. Exchange programs are okay. Be committed to become an ambassador for UM, sharing your experiences with others. 🗓 Deadlines & Process Application portal opens 1 October 2025. Scholarship application deadline: 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET. Admission application to a participating master’s at UM must be submitted before the programme’s deadline (many are by early December 2025). After applications are reviewed: Faculties select & rank candidates → online interviews → final offers around April/May 2026. 💡 Tips to Apply Successfully Start your application early: gather transcripts, proof of grades, and reference letters. Clearly show academic excellence: grades, awards, research experience. In your motivation letter, explain not just why you want the scholarship, but how you will contribute to UM and beyond (ambassador role). Make sure your application is complete — missing documents can disqualify. Be ready for the interview: practice discussing your goals, why Maastricht, and your unique background. 🔍 Who should watch this If you are: From outside the EU/EEA Planning to do a full-time Master’s degree Under age 35 With strong academic record Looking for a fully funded scholarship in Europe Then this could be your chance! #MaastrichtUniversity #HighPotentialScholarship #NLHighPotential #StudyInNetherlands #MastersScholarship #FullyFunded #InternationalStudents #Scholarship2026 #EUStudy #AcademicExcellence #ScholarshipTips #StudyAbroad #GraduateStudies #ScholarshipGuide #mastersscholarship #fullyfundedscholarships #thenetherlands #holland #movetoeurope #europe #master