Important: this is a partial scholarship. It cuts your tuition to about €2,771 and covers visa and insurance costs, but it does not cover living costs in the Netherlands, so you will need your own funds or another award for rent and food.
Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, is accepting applications for the Radboud Scholarship Programme 2027/2028 for students from outside the EU/EEA, including all African countries. Up to 32 scholarships reduce the tuition fee for an English-taught master’s from around €19,000 to €2,771 (amount still to be confirmed by the university) and cover visa, residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance costs.
Deadline: 31 January 2027, 23:59 CET (23:59 WAT; 00:59 CAT/SAST and 01:59 EAT on 1 February). Your file must then be complete by 14 February 2027, 23:59 CET.
Key Details
- University: Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Level: English-taught master’s starting 1 September 2027
- Number: up to 32 scholarships for 2027/2028
- Faculties: Science (10), Social Sciences (8), Nijmegen School of Management (6), Arts (3), Law (3), Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies (2)
- Duration: the normal length of the master’s programme
- Eligible countries: all non-EU/non-EEA countries
- Deadline: 31 January 2027 (complete file by 14 February 2027)
- Results: before mid-April 2027
Benefits
- Tuition reduced to €2,771 a year (to be confirmed) instead of about €19,000, depending on the programme
- Visa and residence permit costs covered
- Health insurance and liability insurance (Aon Student Insurance) covered
- Can be combined with the NL Scholarship for extra support
- For two-year programmes, renewable for the second year if you pass all first-year courses
Eligibility
- Non-EU/non-EEA passport holder, not eligible for the lower EU/EEA fee for any other reason
- Bachelor’s degree obtained (or expected) outside the Netherlands, with no previous degree or education in the Netherlands (exchange semesters within a foreign degree are allowed)
- Meets the English requirement of your chosen master’s
- Fully admitted to an English-taught master’s starting 1 September 2027
- Able to meet Dutch visa conditions and enrol full time
- Not eligible: Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree master’s programmes
How to Apply
- Choose an eligible English-taught master’s on the Radboud website and check its admission requirements.
- Start your master’s application in Radboud’s OSIRIS Application system and tick that you want to apply for the Radboud Scholarship.
- Upload a CV and two reference letters (preferably academic) for the scholarship, following the reference guidelines on the official scholarship page.
- Submit by 31 January 2027, 23:59 CET. Admissions will check your file and return it for the university’s application handling fee and any missing documents.
- Resubmit so that your file is complete by 14 February 2027, including proof of English. Questions go to [email protected].
Tips for African Applicants
- Plan your living costs: the Dutch immigration service requires proof of funds for your visa, and this scholarship does not provide a stipend.
- Ask for reference letters now, before lecturers break for the holidays.
- Book IELTS or TOEFL early so your results arrive before 14 February.
- Use your motivation letter to link your previous degree directly to the master’s; relevance is a selection criterion.
- Mention internships, volunteering and research outputs; the committee weighs ambition and life experience as well as grades.
