Scholarship & Financial Aid Opportunities
The MEL programme is committed to supporting talented students from around the world. If you are seeking financial assistance, there are several scholarships and funding options available. We encourage you to explore the resources below, both locally and internationally.
General Financial Aid Guidance
- Home Country Resources: Check with your own government and local institutions for available scholarships or financial aid programmes.
- Diplomatic Offices: Visit the Dutch government’s local diplomatic offices for information on country-specific scholarships.
- Regional Development Banks & Charitable Foundations: Many international organizations provide educational grants and scholarships.
Scholarships and Fellowships
Below are some key financial assistance programmes for international students:
- The Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC): Offers scholarships and support for international students pursuing higher education in the Netherlands.
- World Bank Scholarships: Provides financial aid to students from developing countries.
- Allied Van Lines Scholarship: Open to eligible international students.
- BIC Scholarship Programme: Offers scholarships to students with strong academic performance.
Visas for Future Annual Scholarship: A scholarship programme supporting students planning to study abroad.
Next Steps
We recommend you start by exploring the options most relevant to your country of origin. For guidance or additional information, please go to EUR's scholarship webpage.
Please mention to your scholarship provider that the MEL programme is ranked among the Top 25 in the World for our subject area in the QS World University Rankings.
# 21 QS Subject Rankings
- Sallie Mae Loan Programme: Available for American students seeking educational loans.
- GI Bill VA Benefits: Veterans can use their VA education benefits at Erasmus University Rotterdam. The MEL programme is approved for the GI Bill.
- NAF Study Loans: The NAF provides interest-free loans to eligible American students and professionals enrolling in advanced studies at an accredited institution.
- Scholarships Portal by Golden Key
- NAF-Fulbright