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 8 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.  
  • You have chosen a well-ranked American university.

Size of the scholarship

The size of the Fulbright scholarship for students is US $35,000.

Applications

Applications can be made directly to the Fulbright Center  

As of September, you can apply for this scholarship directly through an online form on the Fulbright Center’s website. Applications for the academic year 2021–2022 are now open.

Deadline

The deadline for the submission of applications for the academic year 2021–2022 is 21 January 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).