Study a master’s or graduate programme at Maastricht University by applying for high potential scholarships

Graduates of Nkumba University

High Potential scholarships

Maastricht University aims to further strengthen its position as a leading European university offering high-quality education with an international orientation.

To this end, the university implements a pro-active recruitment policy for international students, in particular for the Master’s programmes.

Scholarships are made available by the Maastricht University Scholarship Fund in order to encourage talented students from outside the EU/EEA to follow a Master’s programme at Maastricht University. Follow this link for more details about these scholarships.

One of these scholarships is the Maastricht University High Potential scholarship.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be admissible for a master’s programme or graduate programme for professionals at Maastricht University and must not be older than 35 years at the start of the academic year.

You may apply simultaneously for a master’s programme and this scholarship.

Deadline is 1st February 2014

Scholarship applicants must have obtained excellent results in their previous studies. This must be shown in the application file by including, for example, grade lists or reference letters. In case of equivalent qualification, preference will be given to applications, which show that the applicant is among the top 5%.

Applicants must come from a country outside the EU/EEA and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands.

Duration of the High Potential scholarship

The High Potential scholarship is awarded for the duration of the Master’s programme, with a maximum of 12 months. In case of a two-year Master’s programme, the Scholarship Committee will award the scholarship for a maximum of 24 months.

Amount of the High Potential scholarship programme



Living expenses per month	€ 765
Insurance	max. € 520	arranged and paid by Scholarship Office
Visa Costs	max. € 300	arranged and paid by Scholarship Office
Tuition fee	max. € 14.000	arranged and paid by Scholarship Office

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