Are you a talented student pursuing a Master’s degree at a prestigious institution? Do you dream of studying abroad but face financial barriers? The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) offers an exciting opportunity for non-EU/EEA students to further their education through the VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP). This scholarship is designed to attract exceptional students worldwide and help them achieve their academic goals.

The Vrije University Fellowship Program (VUFP) provides a once-in-a-lifetime chance for brilliant non-EU/EEA students to study for a Master’s degree at Vrije University Amsterdam.

The VUFP is a highly competitive scholarship financially supporting students who have demonstrated academic excellence. With approximately 1 million euros in funding, VU Amsterdam is committed to helping motivated individuals pursue their Master’s degrees. The scholarship covers tuition fees, allowing recipients to focus on their studies while at one of the top universities in Europe.

However, winning the VUFP is about meeting academic requirements and standing out through your motivation, future goals, and extracurricular achievements. This scholarship presents a unique opportunity for those eager to impact their chosen field of study significantly.

Key Details

• Host University: Vrije University
• Application Deadline: 1 February 2025
• Result Announcement Dates: Mid-March 2025
• Master’s program Registration Open: From 1 October 2024
• Master’s program Registration Deadline: 1 December 2024
• Funding Type: Tuition Fee Waiver
• Host Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Eligible Countries: Non-EU/EEA countries
• Eligible Gender: Male and Female
• Target Group: Prospective Master’s degree students
• Field: Varies based on Master’s programs at VU Amsterdam
• Study Level: Master’s
• Number of Opportunities: Limited, with around 20-25 NL Scholarships
• Duration: 1-2 years, depending on the program
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Netherlands

Benefits of the Vrije University Fellowship Program

• Full tuition fee coverage for the duration of the program
• Opportunity to apply for the NL Scholarship (formerly HSP) without any separate application, offering an additional €5,000 or €10,000 towards living expenses
• VUFP is extended to the second year for two-year programs if 100% of ECTS from the first year is achieved

1. The NL Scholarship is only available for the first year of your degree
2. Even if enrolled in a two-year program, you will not be eligible for the NL Scholarship in your second year.
3. There are a total of 20 to 25 NL Scholarship
4. Only a few VUFP recipients will be eligible for the NL Scholarship.

• The VUFP scholarship is available for a one-year or two-year Master’s program. If 100% of the ECTS from the first year is obtained, the scholarship will be extended for the second year of a two-year Master’s program.

Eligibilities for the Vrije University Fellowship Program

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• You hold a non-EU/ EEA passport, and you are not eligible for the lower tuition fee
• You are not a citizen of the Netherlands
• You can demonstrate your academic proficiency (GPA equivalent to a Dutch 8)
• Starting in September 2025, you are conditionally or unconditionally admitted to the first year of a full-time English-taught Master’s program at Vrije University Amsterdam. Please note that students starting in February are not eligible to apply, and students enrolled in a joint program for which VU Amsterdam does not oversee the admissions procedure do not qualify for VUFP.
• You must not have earned the degree you seek admission in the Netherlands.
• You are not required to complete a preparatory program before beginning your Master’s program.
• Students already enrolled in a two-year Master’s program and were not awarded the VUFP scholarship in 2024/2025 are ineligible to apply for the VUFP scholarship in 2025/2026.
• One of their core values is diversity. As a result, they hope that many students from underrepresented countries (those with fewer than ten students enrolled) will apply for the VUFP.

Required Documents

• Filled application form
• English proficiency proof
• Academic certificates and transcripts
• Passport
• Any supporting document

How to apply for the Vrije University Fellowship Program?

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For further information about Vrije University Fellowship Program (VUFP), visit Vrije University’s website.

Also, apply for these opportunities:

Uppsala University Global Scholarship 2025 for International Master Students

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarships in SMACCs 2026-2027

Erasmus Mundus MSc Scholarship on Multiphase Systems 2025-2027

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