The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) applications for the Susana Menendez Bright Future Scholarship are now open to asylum seekers. Considering the rapid increase of refugees in the Netherlands, each year THUAS offers three Bright Future Scholarships (BFS) for all asylum status holders. Recipients can pursue their English Master’s studies for the 2024-2025 academic year in the following fields:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master in Financial Management and Control, MSc
• Master in International Communication Management, MA

The primary aim of BFS is to enhance THUAS’s international profile by strengthening and ensuring diversity in the global classroom. Furthermore, BFS intends to prepare all asylum status holders for the Dutch job market and expand their network and knowledge. 

To this end, THUAS will provide up to 3 one-off full scholarships to Master students every year through the BFS program. The Scholarship covers students’ tuition fees and books, but the beneficiaries must return the books after graduation.

Brief Details

Application Deadline: 1 June 2024 

Result Notification: 1 July 2024

Host Organization: The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) 

Duration: One Year

Location: Netherlands 

Degree Level: Master

Gender: Male/Female

Medium of Instruction: English

Funding Type: Partially-funded

Number of Opportunity: 3

Eligible Country: All

Fields of Study: 

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) (regular programme, full-time or part-time)
• Master in Financial Management and Control, MSc (full-time or part-time)
• Master in International Communication Management, MA (full-time or part-time)

Benefits of the Susana Menendez Bright Future Scholarship

THUAS will provide up to 3 full scholarships to international Master’s students per year through the BFS program. The Scholarship is towards the students’ full tuition fee and books. The beneficiaries must return the books after graduation.

Requirements for Susana Menendez Bright Future Scholarship

All prospective students should meet the following requirements to apply for Susana Menendez Bright Future Scholarship:

• Must have applied for a Master’s degree program at The Hague University of Applied Sciences;
• Have not been previously enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at THUAS or the institution’s preparatory school; 
• Must have yet to receive financial aid from THUAS as part of a scholarship program;
• The prospective student must meet the requirements outlined in this section and follow the procedures described;
• Demonstrate to be legally living in the Netherlands 

Required Materials

All applicants must write an English essay of 900 to 1100 words. The students must answer the following essential questions:

• In what ways does applicant intend to be an impactful innovator?
• How would s/he contributes to creating a better world with their obtained degree?

Application Procedure

Applicants of the Bright Future Scholarship may address scholarship applications to the Master Scholarship Awards Committee by following the below steps:

• Step 1:Apply for a desired Master’s program using the online application tool.
• Step 2:Write an English essay of 900 to 1100 words outlining:

1. In what ways do you intend to be an impactful innovator?
2. What would you like to contribute to creating a better world with your degree?

• Step 3:Submit the essay by email to [email protected] and include the ‘BFS’ in the subject line. Also, state your student number in the paper.
• Step 4:If necessary, take a PPS-V test.

Important Notes:

• Applicants can download the appropriate application form from the THUAS website and submit it before the academic year to which the Scholarship relates.
• The application package must include the essay.
• Receive a confirmation receipt and a follow-up explanation procedure from the Master Scholarship Awards Committee.
• Master Scholarship Awards Committee will not consider late applications.  

How to Apply?

All applicants should submit a complete application package for the Susana Menendez Bright Future Scholarship via the submission email below.

Submission Email: [email protected]

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For further information about the Susana Menendez Bright Future Scholarship, please visit THUAS’s official website or read the regulations here.