The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) is a highly selective programme for bright overseas students who intend to study for a bachelor’s or master’s degree at Utrecht University.
The living expenses and tuition for the chosen candidates are covered by the Utrecht Excellence Netherlands Scholarship. Undergraduates can also apply for scholarships from the UES, which range in value from €5,000 to €17,000 annually.
Through this scholarship program, highly skilled individuals from all over the world can attend Utrecht University to study specific areas. Here are some additional details regarding it.
There are still more scholarship options available in the US, Canada, and other European nations. View the following carefully chosen opportunities:
Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | (€17,000 per year)
- Deadline: February 1, 2025
Details of the 2025 Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES):
Talented foreign students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA, which includes the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) who want to pursue a master’s degree at Utrecht University can apply for the very competitive Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES).
The scholarships are funded by contributions from Utrecht University alumni and the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund, which was founded by the university.
Those who are interested in the following fields should apply:
- Arts and Culture
- Biomedical Science
- Criminology
- History
- History of Art and Film
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Media
- Music
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Sociology
Requirements for the Utrecht Excellence Netherlands Scholarship:
To be considered for the for a Utrecht Excellence Netherlands Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must belong to the top 10% of your graduating class.
- You must not hold an EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch study grant and loan system.
- You must have completed your secondary school and/or bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands.
- You must have applied for an international master’s programme with a start date of 1 September 2025.
- You must have applied and been admitted to a UES-eligible bachelor’s program commencing in September 2025.
Duration and Reward of the 2025 Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Master’s Scholarships
The scholarship for Utrecht Excellence may be given as:
the tuition price, or the tuition price + the annual income required in connection with a study permit, as decided by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND).
Scholarships for two-year master’s programs may be extended for a second year.
Scholarships for Undergraduates
Selected candidates are offered a scholarship ranging from €5,000 to €17,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years.
Required Documents for Utrecht Excellence Netherlands Scholarship
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Official Transcripts.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Motivation Letter.
- Statement Declaring Purpose.
How To Apply for 2025 Utrecht Excellence Netherlands Scholarship
To apply for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Apply for admission to a bachelor’s or master’s program.
- After submitting an application (or applications) for a UES eligible bachelor’s or master’s program before the stated deadline, non-EU/EEA students will have the opportunity to submit an application for one Utrecht Excellence Scholarship.
- You will see the UES application(s) in your OSIRIS Online Application account dashboard.
- Click view/edit for the UES linked (related process) to the program you wish to apply for, upload the requested proof of belonging to the top 10% of your class or personal statement, answer the questions, and submit the application.
