The Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS) is intended for students from several Neso (Netherlands Education Support Offices) countries who want to study in the Netherlands. At Maastricht University the OTS grants are available for certain faculties combined with two Neso countries.
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The scholarships are managed and promoted by the Neso offices in the participating countries. On their websites you can find detailed information in your own language regarding the courses that are offered, the application requirements and the total amount of the scholarship. This information varies per scholarship. In the table below, you can find more information about at which faculty you can apply for a participating programme in combination with your Neso country.
The OTS scholarship covers 100% of the recipient’s tuition fees for the master’s programme. The period of the scholarship starts and ends on the dates indicated in the award letter. Please note: no additional allowance towards living costs or visa costs is granted.
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NetherlandsBenefits
- The OTS scholarship covers 100% of the recipient’s tuition fees for the master’s programme. The period of the scholarship starts and ends on the dates indicated in the award letter. Please note: no additional allowance towards living costs or visa costs is granted.
- 12 months for a one-year master’s programme.
Eligibilities
All candidates must meet the following requirements:
- You have the nationality of your Neso country and you live in this Neso country.
- You have a degree from a non-Dutch university.
- You have not previously studied or worked in the Netherlands.
- You have been admitted to a master’s programme at the corresponding faculty for your Neso country.
Application Process
- Step 1: apply for one of the master’s programmes at the selected faculty of Maastricht University for your Neso country. For further details on how to apply for a master’s programme at UM, please see your prospective programme’s webpage. Once you have submitted your application via Studielink, you will receive a student ID number for Maastricht University.
- Step 2: apply for the OTS scholarship via the website of the Nuffic Neso office in your country. You can find the links to the right website if you click on your Neso country in the table above.
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Application Deadline: April 12, 2023
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