Fulbright scholarship for students
The Fulbright scholarship is intended for graduate students who wish to study or do research at a university in the United States. Each year, approximately 6 scholarships are available. The Dutch government and the American government finance these scholarships together.
Conditions scholarship for students
- You are of Dutch nationality.
- You are admitted or will be admitted to a graduate level programme at a well-ranked American university.
- The course of study can be a Master programme, a non-degree course, or a period of research.
- You have a bachelor's or a master's degree from a Dutch university.
- You have good grades.
- You gained well-developed social and cultural skills through extracurricular activities.
Size of the scholarship
The size of the Fulbright scholarship for students is US $50,000.
Applications
Applications can be made directly to the Fulbright Center
Applications for the academic year 2026–2027 are now open.
Deadline
The deadline for the submission of applications for the academic year 2026–2027 is in the 2nd half of January 2026.