What the funding covers
- Tuition reduced to €2,771 (to be confirmed) instead of about €19,000, depending on the programme.
- Visa, residence permit, and health and liability insurance.
- Up to 26 awards: Arts 2, Law 2, Management 5, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies 1, Science 9 and Social Sciences 7.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition | €2,771 a year (you pay) |
| Visa, residence permit and insurance | The scholarship |
| Living costs | You |
Who can apply
- Holders of a non-EU, non-EEA passport who do not qualify for the lower EU fee.
- A bachelor's from outside the Netherlands, with no Dutch degree or earlier Dutch study (exchange excepted).
- Full admission to an English-taught master's starting on 1 September 2027. Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree master's are excluded.
- Selection on academic excellence, ambition and references.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality except citizens of the European Union and the EEA countries outside the EU.
Documents you will need
- Master's application in OSIRIS, with the scholarship ticked
- Two reference letters
- CV
- Proof of English
How to apply
- Apply for your master's in OSIRIS and tick that you want to be considered for the Radboud Scholarship.
- Upload two reference letters, preferably academic, and your CV.
- Submit the application by 31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET and complete it by 14 February 2027 at 23:59 CET. Incomplete files are not considered.
- Radboud tells applicants before mid-April 2027.
Before you apply: things to know
- Living costs are not covered, so you need your own funds for the Dutch visa.
- For the second year you must pass all first-year courses.
- It can be combined with the NL Scholarship. Admission and scholarship selection are separate decisions.
Common questions
How much does the Radboud Scholarship save?
It reduces tuition to €2,771 a year instead of about €19,000, and pays visa, residence permit and insurance.
When is the Radboud Scholarship deadline?
Apply by 31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET and complete the application by 14 February 2027.
Does the Radboud Scholarship pay living costs?
No. Living costs in the Netherlands are not covered.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 31, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Nov 8, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 22, 2026Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Dec 6, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 20, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Jan 3, 2027Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 17, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 24, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 31, 2027Deadline