Radboud University Scholarships 2024

Applications are invited for the Radboud University Scholarships 2024. The Closing date to apply Online for the Radboud University Scholarships is 31st January 2024. We support high-calibre, independent, open-access teaching and research. We promote an intellectually open environment where we support and challenge one another, enabling the growth of everyone’s abilities.

Each year, the Dutch government offers many scholarships to students who want to study abroad. One of these scholarships is the Radboud University Fully Funded Scholarship in the Netherlands for 2024. The Radboud Scholarship Program awards a number of funded scholarships for the duration of an English-taught Master’s degree program. A very exclusive scholarship program is the Radboud Award Program.

It provides bright, motivated non-EEA students who have achieved academic success with the opportunity to get a full scholarship to a Master’s degree program at Radboud University that is solely taught in English. Only candidates whose prior education was not in English are needed to take an English language test. Don’t miss the opportunity to get a full scholarship for school. All the details are on the line below.

About Radboud University

private college The Catholic freedom movement of the early 20th century is where Radboud University got its start. Faculty and students share a dedication to society and the globe in accordance with tradition. At Radboud University, instruction and research are tightly entwined. Our researchers and students give their discoveries actual meaning by pushing the boundaries of their knowledge and proficiency.

Radboud University Scholarships Details

• Scholarship Country: Netherlands
• Host Institute: Radboud University
• Course Level: Masters Degrees
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
• Who is eligible? International Students
• Deadline Date: January 31, 2024

Scope of the Program

A Radboud Scholarship will reduce your tuition fee to €2.530,-. For example: a grant holder in 2024/2025 will pay a tuition fee of only €2.530,- instead of €17,000. The scholarship also covers costs for a visa, residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance for your stay in the Netherlands (Aon Student Insurance).

For 2024/2025, a maximum of 28 Radboud Scholarships are available: Faculty of Arts (2), Faculty of Law (5), Nijmegen School of Management (4), Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies (2), Faculty of Science (11), Faculty of Social Sciences (4).

Additional information

• In case you are selected as a scholarship recipient and you are admitted to a two-year Master’s programme: to qualify for the grant again for the second year, you need to have passed all courses in the first year.
• The Radboud Scholarship cannot be combined with the Radboud Encouragement Scholarship or Fulbright-Radboud Scholarship. If eligible, you may apply for more than one scholarship, but only one scholarship will be granted. However, please note that you cannot apply for both the Radboud Scholarship Programme and Radboud Encouragement Scholarship, you can only apply for one of these two. 
• The Radboud Scholarship can be combined with the NL Scholarship. For more information about the NL Scholarship and how to apply.

Conditions

All English-taught Master’s programmes are eligible for the Radboud Scholarship (with the exception of Erasmus Mundus Master’s programmes and joint-degree Master’s programmes).

Selection Procedure

The selection of the scholarship recipients will be based on the following criteria:

Academic excellence

• Outstanding study results in your present field of study, for example through grades, test scores, and publications.
• Relevancy of your previous degree to the Master’s programme.
• The ranking of the university where you obtained your previous degree(s).

Ambition

• The quality and relevance of your motivation letter for the Master’s programme.
• Show promise, based on previous achievements, performances and work in the relevant field of study.
• Life experience and/or extracurricular activities such as internships or volunteering.

References

• Quality of the recommendations in the two reference letters, preferably two academic references, please see these reference guidelines.
• All students applying for the Radboud Scholarship will be individually considered by the selection committee of the faculty they applied to. This selection is based on the criteria mentioned above. Faculties may base their selection on other criteria as well; some study programmes hold interviews for example.

Student Life

Studying is more than attending lectures. It is getting to know new people, developing yourself, moving out, and making the best of your time as a student. Visit activities, join a student organization and/or dive into the pub. Find out what suits you!

With over 150 student associations and organizations, there is always something to do aside from studying at Radboud University. Find out what suits you and make the most of your time as a student!

From 20 to 27 August, the Radboud Intro took place. Together with their mentors and mentor group, thousands of new students discovered Nijmegen, Radboud University, our campus and student life. To get a good impression, check out the official after-movie. Will we see you next year, either as a new student or as a mentor?

Press Office & Science Communication

Through Radboud University’s press office, journalists and others in the media can get into contact with researchers and other experts who can offer context to the latest news. Our science communication team can also be researched for more information about ongoing research, upcoming PhD defences or other information regarding research at Radboud University.

Education at Radboud University

Radboud University is a student-focused research university in the city of Nijmegen, the Netherlands where top research and high-quality education are closely connected. It is home to seven faculties, all located on a green and modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities. Characteristics of Radboud University are the personal approach to teaching, the close-knit community and the collaboration between disciplines, which ranks Radboud University among the top 1% of universities in the world.

Work at Radboud University

A world with an increasing number of questions needs people who contribute solutions. Critical thinkers with a desire for knowledge and a hands-on approach. People who want to explore, discover, try, fail and succeed. Each with their own role and background, looking for answers in a world in need of them. Will you help us push the limits? Do you dare to think outside the box?

Radboud University contributes to a healthy, free world with equality for everyone. For this purpose, we require people who can each make their own contribution to our study programmes and research. We work together to help students find their way and to ensure that science can progress. We do this in modern, green surroundings where the work environment is informal. And our facilities offer you the space to put your ideas to the test and push your boundaries.

Faculties

• Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
• Faculty of Arts
• Nijmegen School of Management
• Faculty of Medical Sciences
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Medical Sciences carries out its work within Radboud University Medical Center. Within the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, the theological training course is provided by the Special Faculty of Theology.   

Faculty Board

The Faculty Board leads and manages the faculty and sets the course for the faculty as a whole. The dean acts as chairman of the board and is supported by the secretary (and/or his assistant); he also prepares the meetings. The student-assessor attends the meetings as an advisor.

• Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
  Dean: Prof. Dr. H.L (Heleen) Murre-van den Berg
• Faculty of Arts
  Dean: vacancy
• Faculty of Management Science
  Dean: Prof. Dr. T. (Tom) Elfring
• Faculty of Medical Sciences
  Dean: Prof. Dr. W.A. (Jan) Smit
• Faculty of Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science
  Dean: Prof. Dr. S.J. (Sijbrand) de Jong
• Faculty of Law
  Dean: Prof. R.J.B. (Roel) Schutgens
• Faculty of Social Sciences
  Dean: Prof. Dr. E.H. (Evelyn) Kroesbergen

Scholarship Coverage

The winners received complete financial support from the Dutch government while they attended Radboud University Scholarships 2024 in the Netherlands. The following are some benefits for international.

• The Costs for Visa will be covered.
• A residence Permit fee will be Covered
• Health insurance
• Liability Insurance (Insurance Passport for Students (IPS)).
• Tuition fee

Programs Offered 

• Anthropology and Development Studies
• Artificial Intelligence
• Arts and Culture
• Behavioural Science (Research)
• Biology – including Transnational Water Management
• Biomedical Sciences
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Cognitive Neuroscience (Research)
• Computing Science
• Economics

• Environment and Society Studies
• Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies (Research)
• History
• Human Geography
• Information Sciences
• International and European Law
• International Business Communication
• Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Research)
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Medical Biology
• Molecular Life Sciences
• Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (Research)
• North American Studies
• Pedagogical Sciences
• Philosophy (Research)
• Philosophy and Science
• Physics and Astronomy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Science
• Social and Cultural Science (Research)
• Spatial Planning
• Theology
• Other (Dutch-taught programs)

Scholarship Duration

The duration of the Radboud University Scholarships 2024 in the Netherlands is 2 years.

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport.
• Are not eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee for other reasons.
• Have (will obtain) a Bachelor’s degree achieved outside the Netherlands, have no degrees achieved in the Netherlands and did not receive any previous education in the Netherlands (exchange programmes excluded, provided that they are part of the Bachelor’s degree achieved outside the Netherlands).
• Meet the English language proficiency requirement for the Master’s programme of your choice.
• have been fully admitted to the English-taught Master’s programme starting 1 September 2024 as stated in the formal letter of admission.
• Are able to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands.
• Are enrolled at Radboud University as a full-time student for the academic year and Master’s programme for which the scholarship will be awarded.

Application Deadline

The Closing date to apply Online for the Radboud University Scholarships is 31st January 2024.

How To Apply?

The official website is the best place to start if you want to learn more about Radboud University  Scholarships. There, you may discover comprehensive details on the available programs and courses, the entrance standards and procedures, the campus, student life, and much more. You can also discover more about the university’s faculty, staff, research, and community involvement programs. The website may also provide users with access to course catalogues, student handbooks, and academic calendars. The university’s official website is a wonderful place to start if you are interested in learning more about the institution, whether you are a potential or present student or just curious. To view the website, click here.

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