Erasmus University Rotterdam — Scholarships & Grants

Looking at Rotterdam for your degree is exciting. It is also a financial project that benefits from a clear plan. This guide explains how Erasmus University Rotterdam funds work, who qualifies, typical award amounts, and the steps that help you win support.

Start here: the university’s official Scholarships & Grants hub lists all current options and points to faculty pages with rules and deadlines. eur.nl

Key scholarships at a glance 🌍

• Erasmus University NL Scholarship
  For talented non EEA applicants to bachelor or master programs. Typical value ranges from €5,000 to €15,000 in the first year, decided by your faculty. It is a partial award, so you will need other funding for remaining costs. Check your faculty page for exact amounts and deadlines. eur.nl+3eur.nl+3eur.nl+3
• Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship
  Merit based support for excellent first year master students. Award amounts vary by faculty, commonly up to €17,250 or €17,500 for one academic year that can be used toward fees and living costs. Read your school’s page for eligibility, documents, and timing. eur.nl+2eur.nl+2
• L EARN for Impact Scholarship
  Designed for applicants from developing countries with relevant experience and a commitment to return home to contribute after graduation. Typical maximum is €17,500 for master level study. Some faculties publish their own regulations for this scheme. eur.nl+2eur.nl+2
• Faculty specific awards
  Many schools offer extra schemes. Examples include RSM Non EEA Scholarship of Excellence and RSM Erasmus Trustfonds for business master students, plus ESSB listings that include NL Scholarship, L EARN for Impact, and Erasmus Trustfonds. Rotterdam School of Management+1
• The EsCHER Scholarship
  A research group initiative that offers a partial tuition fee waiver for selected students. Annual deadlines are strict, so watch the date on the call. eur.nl
• Erasmus University College and School pages
  EUC lists its own EUC Scholarship, Rotterdam Talent Scholarship, and NL Scholarship. Other faculties publish tailored pages with amounts and windows. eur.nl+1

National context: the NL Scholarship is part of a Dutch wide program for non EEA students and is usually €5,000 in the first year. The Study in NL page summarizes the national rules. Study in NL

Who is eligible ✅

• Academic excellence is essential for most awards, especially Trustfonds and faculty excellence schemes.
• Nationality or fee status matters for NL Scholarship that targets non EEA applicants.
• Program level and mode can limit eligibility. Some awards are master only, some accept bachelor.
• Commitment to impact is important for L EARN for Impact where returning to your home country is part of the agreement. eur.nl+1

Typical deadlines 🗓️

Most calls open during the admissions cycle and close between February and April, with several faculties using mid April cutoffs. Always read the date on your faculty page. Examples include 15 April for NL Scholarship in specific schools and 15 April for the EsCHER waiver. eur.nl+1

How to apply in four steps ✍️

1. Choose your program and note its faculty. Funding is managed at central and school levels, so your degree choice determines which pages to follow. eur.nl
2. Check the faculty funding page for rules, amounts, and the documents needed for your case. Many schemes ask for a CV, grades, a short motivation, and references. eur.nl+1
3. Submit your program application before or alongside the scholarship application, as required. Several schemes will only assess you if your degree application is complete in the portal. eur.nl
4. Track results and prepare a backup plan. If you win a partial award, combine it with other grants or personal funding. ESSB and other schools publish pages with multiple options in one place. eur.nl

What a winning statement includes 🧠

• Clear fit with your program and faculty strengths, for example economics, law, management, social sciences, or health.
• Evidence of excellence such as class rank, GPA, research output, competitions, or projects.
• Impact narrative that links your background to what you will contribute at EUR and after graduation. This is vital for L EARN for Impact. eur.nl
• Specificity about how the award closes your funding gap and allows you to complete the degree on time.

Estimated budgets and stacking 💡

Scholarships at EUR are often partial. NL Scholarship is not full tuition, and Trustfonds is for one year of a master. Some faculties note whether awards can be combined. If in doubt, ask the contact on the faculty page. eur.nl+1

Quick FAQ ❓

Is there a single application for all EUR scholarships
No. Apply for your degree first, then follow the faculty instructions for each award. The central hub links you to the correct pages. eur.nl

Can I apply without an offer
Some calls allow concurrent submission, others require an offer or a complete program application. Your faculty page states the rule. eur.nl

How much is the NL Scholarship
Usually €5,000 in year one, sometimes higher within faculty specific rules. It is a partial award for non EEA students. Study in NL+1

What if I study at Erasmus University College
EUC lists separate EUC Scholarship, Rotterdam Talent Scholarship, and NL Scholarship with their own criteria. eur.nl