The 2025 Application for the HAN Scholarship in the Netherlands is open, and qualified international students who wish to study in the Netherlands are advised to apply within the time frame of the application.
This scholarship is both a postgraduate and undergraduate scholarship opportunity that is open to all international students regardless of their origin. The HAN Scholarships are being organized by the HAN University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science. It is an opportunity to study at one of the best universities in Europe, even if you don’t have the necessary financial muscle to see yourself through foreign education.
Are you ready for the opportunity? Read till the end to see the criteria and benefits that come with this wonderful HAN scholarship opportunity.
Criteria for the 2025 HAN Scholarship
To be considered for the HAN Scholarship, you must:
- Be a national of a country outside the EU/EEA.
- Do not hold a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands.
- Have not previously been enrolled in a degree program at a Dutch university or university of applied sciences.
- Be accepted into a full-time English-taught degree program at HAN.
- Have an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a TOEFL iBT score of at least 90, or a Cambridge Certificate (CAE or CPE).
Benefits of the 2025 HAN Scholarship
- The HAN Scholarship offers a €12,500 grant to successful applicants.
- For this scholarship, you receive €2,500 in the 1st semester and €2,500 in the 2nd semester. After that, you can receive €2,500 per year for the following 3 years of study.
- Apart from the financial support given through the scholarship program, other non-financial programs still exist.
Required Documents for HAN Scholarship 2025
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents:
- A motivation letter. Here you explain why you’ll be a successful HAN student
- A short video of yourself. Max. 3 minutes. Address the following:
– Describe yourself and the things you excel in
– What would your former teachers or your friends tell us about you?
– Tell us about your chosen course of study at HAN
– Imagine you’re working in a team. Based on your personality and/or experience, what role would you have and why?
– What are your career ambitions? What and where do you think you’ll be 10 years from now (professionally speaking)? - Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Closing date for Application
Application for the 2025 HAN Scholarship in the Netherlands will close on April 1st, 2025. Ensure to apply within when it is due as the deadline will not be adjusted.
How to Apply for HAN Scholarship 2025 (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2025 HAN Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship website
- Apply for a degree program at HAN. Make sure you get accepted before the relevant date (April 1 (Fall) or October 1 (Spring).
- Prepare and forward your application documents.
- You’ll receive an email with notification of the award on: June 1 (Fall) or November 3 (Spring).
- Send written acceptance of the scholarship by the date stated in your award notification letter.
