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Explore 100% tuition waivers, regional grants, and monthly stipends curated specifically for Pakistani students.

Netherlands

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS)

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS)

Netherlands

Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES)

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES)

Netherlands

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - though availability for Pakistan varies by year

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - though availability for Pakistan varies by year

Netherlands

Holland Scholarship (for non-EEA students)

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Holland Scholarship (for non-EEA students)

Netherlands

VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) - Covers full tuition; requires a Dutch 8.0/10 GPA equivalent (approx. 3.7+ CGPA)

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) - Covers full tuition; requires a Dutch 8.0/10 GPA equivalent (approx. 3.7+ CGPA)

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 to €10,000 one-time grant

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 to €10,000 one-time grant

Netherlands

HEC-Nuffic PhD Scholarships - Specifically for Pakistani doctoral candidates

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

HEC-Nuffic PhD Scholarships - Specifically for Pakistani doctoral candidates

Netherlands

Aon Scholarship - €6,000 for specific thesis-related research

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

Aon Scholarship - €6,000 for specific thesis-related research

Netherlands

Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship (Full funding + living expenses)

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship (Full funding + living expenses)

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 to €15,000

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 to €15,000

Netherlands

Faculty Excellence Scholarships (Specific to individual departments like Aerospace or EEMCS)

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Faculty Excellence Scholarships (Specific to individual departments like Aerospace or EEMCS)

Netherlands

HEC-Netherlands (Nuffic) Joint Scholarship

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

HEC-Netherlands (Nuffic) Joint Scholarship

Netherlands

Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship (ALH) - Merit-based, covers full/partial tuition and some living costs

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship (ALH) - Merit-based, covers full/partial tuition and some living costs

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students

Netherlands

Beethoven Program: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation - €7,500/year for MSc engineering tracks

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Beethoven Program: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation - €7,500/year for MSc engineering tracks

Netherlands

HEC-Nuffic Scholarship (Joint funding for PhD and select Master's candidates)

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

HEC-Nuffic Scholarship (Joint funding for PhD and select Master's candidates)

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students

University of Groningen (UG)

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students

Netherlands

Eric Bleumink Fund - Covers tuition, travel, and living costs (highly competitive for Master's)

University of Groningen (UG)

Eric Bleumink Fund - Covers tuition, travel, and living costs (highly competitive for Master's)

Netherlands

HEC-Nuffic PhD Scholarships - Specifically for Pakistani PhD candidates

University of Groningen (UG)

HEC-Nuffic PhD Scholarships - Specifically for Pakistani PhD candidates

Netherlands

University of Groningen Talent Grant - Available for specific faculties (e.g., Science and Engineering)

University of Groningen (UG)

University of Groningen Talent Grant - Available for specific faculties (e.g., Science and Engineering)

Netherlands

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) - Target: Top 10% of class; Award: €10,000 to €19,000 of tuition fee

Leiden University

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) - Target: Top 10% of class; Award: €10,000 to €19,000 of tuition fee

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students

Leiden University

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students

Netherlands

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Check eligibility for Pakistan per specific cycle

Leiden University

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Check eligibility for Pakistan per specific cycle

Netherlands

HEC-Nuffic PhD Scholarships - Joint funding for PhD candidates

Leiden University

HEC-Nuffic PhD Scholarships - Joint funding for PhD candidates

Netherlands

Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship (Full tuition waiver + €15,925 stipend)

Maastricht University (UM)

Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship (Full tuition waiver + €15,925 stipend)

Netherlands

UM Global Studies Scholarship (Full funding for Global Studies Bachelor's students)

Maastricht University (UM)

UM Global Studies Scholarship (Full funding for Global Studies Bachelor's students)

Netherlands

UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship (Specific to Science and Engineering programs)

Maastricht University (UM)

UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship (Specific to Science and Engineering programs)

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 one-time grant

Maastricht University (UM)

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 one-time grant

Netherlands

Radboud Scholarship Programme (RSP) - Reduces tuition to ~€2,695 and covers visa/insurance; extremely competitive.

Radboud University

Radboud Scholarship Programme (RSP) - Reduces tuition to ~€2,695 and covers visa/insurance; extremely competitive.

Netherlands

Radboud Encouragement Scholarship - Full tuition waiver + living costs (~€14,640) for selected faculties.

Radboud University

Radboud Encouragement Scholarship - Full tuition waiver + living costs (~€14,640) for selected faculties.

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 one-time grant for non-EEA students.

Radboud University

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 one-time grant for non-EEA students.

Netherlands

ASML Technology Scholarship - For specific technical Master's programs (Engineering/Physics/CS).

Radboud University

ASML Technology Scholarship - For specific technical Master's programs (Engineering/Physics/CS).

Netherlands

Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship (up to €17,500 + tuition waiver)

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship (up to €17,500 + tuition waiver)

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 to €15,000

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 to €15,000

Netherlands

Erasmus University Holland Scholarship (specifically for non-EEA students)

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Erasmus University Holland Scholarship (specifically for non-EEA students)

Netherlands

L-EARN for Impact Scholarship (for students from developing countries like Pakistan)

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

L-EARN for Impact Scholarship (for students from developing countries like Pakistan)

Netherlands

ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent Students (40% tuition reduction for Development Studies)

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent Students (40% tuition reduction for Development Studies)

Netherlands

Tilburg University Waiver - 50% tuition reduction for non-EEA students in 1-year Master's programs.

Tilburg University

Tilburg University Waiver - 50% tuition reduction for non-EEA students in 1-year Master's programs.

Netherlands

Research Master Scholarship - Reduces tuition to the statutory fee (~€2,601) for 2-year Research Masters.

Tilburg University

Research Master Scholarship - Reduces tuition to the statutory fee (~€2,601) for 2-year Research Masters.

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 to €10,000 grant for the first year.

Tilburg University

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 to €10,000 grant for the first year.

Netherlands

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Available for specific mid-career professionals from Pakistan.

Tilburg University

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Available for specific mid-career professionals from Pakistan.

Netherlands

Koopmans and CentER Scholarships - Targeted at excellent students in the Research Master in Economics.

Tilburg University

Koopmans and CentER Scholarships - Targeted at excellent students in the Research Master in Economics.

Netherlands

University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) - €3,000 to €22,000 per year for outstanding non-EEA students.

University of Twente (UT)

University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) - €3,000 to €22,000 per year for outstanding non-EEA students.

Netherlands

Kipaji Scholarship - Additional support for UTS recipients from developing countries like Pakistan.

University of Twente (UT)

Kipaji Scholarship - Additional support for UTS recipients from developing countries like Pakistan.

Netherlands

ITC Excellence Scholarship - Specific to Geo-information Science and Earth Observation.

University of Twente (UT)

ITC Excellence Scholarship - Specific to Geo-information Science and Earth Observation.

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 one-time grant.

University of Twente (UT)

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 one-time grant.

Netherlands

ASML Technology Scholarship - For specific technical Master's programs.

University of Twente (UT)

ASML Technology Scholarship - For specific technical Master's programs.

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000, €10,000, or €15,000 for the first year of studies.

Utrecht University (UU)

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000, €10,000, or €15,000 for the first year of studies.

Netherlands

Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) - Historically covers tuition; note that availability for 2026/27 is subject to recent budget reviews (check specific program pages).

Utrecht University (UU)

Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) - Historically covers tuition; note that availability for 2026/27 is subject to recent budget reviews (check specific program pages).

Netherlands

Bright Minds Fellowships - Targeted at students from outside the EU/EEA with high academic potential.

Utrecht University (UU)

Bright Minds Fellowships - Targeted at students from outside the EU/EEA with high academic potential.

Netherlands

Law, Economics and Governance (LEG) International Talent Scholarship - Faculty-specific funding.

Utrecht University (UU)

Law, Economics and Governance (LEG) International Talent Scholarship - Faculty-specific funding.

Netherlands

HEC-Nuffic PhD Scholarships - Specifically for Pakistani PhD candidates.

Utrecht University (UU)

HEC-Nuffic PhD Scholarships - Specifically for Pakistani PhD candidates.

Netherlands

Wageningen University NL Scholarship - One-time award of €5,000 to €15,000 for top Master's applicants.

Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

Wageningen University NL Scholarship - One-time award of €5,000 to €15,000 for top Master's applicants.

Netherlands

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Targeted at mid-career professionals from Pakistan.

Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Targeted at mid-career professionals from Pakistan.

Netherlands

Anne van den Ban Fund - For students from developing countries; covers tuition and/or living costs.

Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

Anne van den Ban Fund - For students from developing countries; covers tuition and/or living costs.

Netherlands

HEC-Nuffic PhD Scholarships - Specifically for Pakistani PhD candidates.

Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

HEC-Nuffic PhD Scholarships - Specifically for Pakistani PhD candidates.

Netherlands

Wageningen Africa Scholarship - (Note: Not usually applicable to Pakistanis, check for specific 'Talent' grants instead).

Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

Wageningen Africa Scholarship - (Note: Not usually applicable to Pakistanis, check for specific 'Talent' grants instead).

Netherlands

Entrepreneurial Manager Scholarship (Full or partial tuition reduction)

Nyenrode Business University

Entrepreneurial Manager Scholarship (Full or partial tuition reduction)

Netherlands

Nyenrode Sports Scholarship (For those with high-level athletic achievements)

Nyenrode Business University

Nyenrode Sports Scholarship (For those with high-level athletic achievements)

Netherlands

Navitas Scholarship (For students coming through the foundation year pathway)

Nyenrode Business University

Navitas Scholarship (For students coming through the foundation year pathway)

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students

Nyenrode Business University

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students

Netherlands

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Check eligibility for Pakistani professionals

Nyenrode Business University

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Check eligibility for Pakistani professionals

Netherlands

ArtEZ Scholarship - Covers 50% of the institutional tuition fee for the nominal duration of the study.

ArtEZ University of the Arts

ArtEZ Scholarship - Covers 50% of the institutional tuition fee for the nominal duration of the study.

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - A one-time grant of €5,000 for the first year.

ArtEZ University of the Arts

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - A one-time grant of €5,000 for the first year.

Netherlands

Erasmus+ Inclusion Top-up - Extra €250/month for students with limited financial resources (if doing an exchange).

ArtEZ University of the Arts

Erasmus+ Inclusion Top-up - Extra €250/month for students with limited financial resources (if doing an exchange).

Netherlands

Rotary Scholarship for Water and Sanitation Professionals (Fully Funded - extremely popular for Pakistanis)

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Rotary Scholarship for Water and Sanitation Professionals (Fully Funded - extremely popular for Pakistanis)

Netherlands

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Full funding for mid-career professionals from eligible countries

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Full funding for mid-career professionals from eligible countries

Netherlands

IHE Delft Blue Partial Scholarships (25% to 50% tuition reduction for self-paying students)

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

IHE Delft Blue Partial Scholarships (25% to 50% tuition reduction for self-paying students)

Netherlands

Water Leader and Top Water Scientist Scholarships (Academic merit-based partial awards)

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Water Leader and Top Water Scientist Scholarships (Academic merit-based partial awards)

Netherlands

Joint Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (available for specific joint Master's tracks like GroundwatCh)

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Joint Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (available for specific joint Master's tracks like GroundwatCh)

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students (Apply by May 1st)

Codarts University for the Arts Rotterdam

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students (Apply by May 1st)

Netherlands

Codarts Talent Grant - Merit-based reduction for exceptional artistic performers

Codarts University for the Arts Rotterdam

Codarts Talent Grant - Merit-based reduction for exceptional artistic performers

Netherlands

Erasmus Trustfonds - Available for students in the RASL double degree track

Codarts University for the Arts Rotterdam

Erasmus Trustfonds - Available for students in the RASL double degree track

Netherlands

WFP (World Food Programme) / OKP - Occasionally available for specific 'Global Musics' tracks (check current availability for Pakistan)

Codarts University for the Arts Rotterdam

WFP (World Food Programme) / OKP - Occasionally available for specific 'Global Musics' tracks (check current availability for Pakistan)

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students (Deadline usually May 1st)

Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK)

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 for non-EEA students (Deadline usually May 1st)

Netherlands

KABK internal funding (extremely limited) - Students are primarily encouraged to seek external grants via Nuffic/Study in NL

Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK)

KABK internal funding (extremely limited) - Students are primarily encouraged to seek external grants via Nuffic/Study in NL

Netherlands

The Supporting Act Foundation - Merit-based grants for students from underrepresented communities/emerging markets

Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK)

The Supporting Act Foundation - Merit-based grants for students from underrepresented communities/emerging markets

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 one-time grant for non-EEA students.

Gerrit Rietveld Academie

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 one-time grant for non-EEA students.

Netherlands

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) - Competitive award for non-EU students with high artistic standing.

Gerrit Rietveld Academie

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) - Competitive award for non-EU students with high artistic standing.

Netherlands

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Applicable for mid-career professionals from Pakistan (check specific cycle availability).

Gerrit Rietveld Academie

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - Applicable for mid-career professionals from Pakistan (check specific cycle availability).

Netherlands

Gerrit Rietveld Academie Student Emergency Fund - Internal support for unexpected financial hardships.

Gerrit Rietveld Academie

Gerrit Rietveld Academie Student Emergency Fund - Internal support for unexpected financial hardships.

Netherlands

TIAS Scholarships for Business & Society (up to 35% tuition reduction)

TIAS School for Business and Society

TIAS Scholarships for Business & Society (up to 35% tuition reduction)

Netherlands

TIAS Scholarships for Women in Business (preference given to candidates from developing countries like Pakistan)

TIAS School for Business and Society

TIAS Scholarships for Women in Business (preference given to candidates from developing countries like Pakistan)

Netherlands

TIAS Scholarships for Diversity

TIAS School for Business and Society

TIAS Scholarships for Diversity

Netherlands

TIAS Scholarships for Future Leaders

TIAS School for Business and Society

TIAS Scholarships for Future Leaders

Netherlands

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 one-time grant

TIAS School for Business and Society

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) - €5,000 one-time grant

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