Scholarships to study in the Netherlands for African students
Funding to study in the Netherlands, from universities and programmes that accept African applicants.
7 open now · deadlines in 2026–2027 · every listing verified
Open for applications
- Tuition OnlyMasters
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
Leiden University
Dec 1, 2026· 53 days leftNetherlands
- Fully FundedMasters
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships
Delft University of Technology
Dec 1, 2026· 53 days leftNetherlands
- Fully FundedMasters
Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP)
Wageningen University & Research
Dec 1, 2026· 53 days leftNetherlands
- Tuition OnlyMasters
Radboud Scholarship Programme
Radboud University
Jan 31, 2027· 114 days leftNetherlands
- Fully FundedMasters
Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
Maastricht University
Feb 1, 2027· 115 days leftNetherlands
- Partial FundingMasters
University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)
University of Twente
Apr 1, 2027· 174 days leftNetherlands
- Fully FundedMasters
Eric Bleumink Fellowship
University of Groningen
Deadline not listedNetherlands
Questions
How many scholarships in the Netherlands are listed on ScholAfrik?
7 verified scholarships in the Netherlands, 7 of them open for applications now. Every listing is checked by the ScholAfrik team before it is published.
Which scholarships in the Netherlands close soonest?
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) (Dec 1, 2026); Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships (Dec 1, 2026); Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) (Dec 1, 2026).
Are these scholarships in the Netherlands fully funded?
4 of the 7 are fully funded, covering tuition and living costs. The rest pay part of the cost; each listing says what it covers.
Who can apply?
6 of the 7 accept applicants from any country, African students included; the others are for African nationals. Each listing sets out its own eligibility.
How do I apply?
Open a listing to read what it covers and what to prepare, then apply on the provider's official website. ScholAfrik links to the provider directly and never charges for applications.