Scholarship Overview

• The Global Studies bachelor-level study programme trains students to understand and develop solutions for complex global issues, crossing disciplinary and geographical boundaries. The study programme is unique in the Netherlands for having six faculties, each with their disciplinary expertise, contribute equally to the educational content of the programme

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in Maastricht University in Netherlands

• Bachelors in Global Studies

• Bachelors in Global Studies

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Application	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Others	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this

• Amount of the UM Global Studies Scholarship programme 2024-2025

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12	Required (minimum score 75%)

Eligibility

• All candidates must meet the following requirements:
  • Applicants hold the nationality of a country in the Global South, here defined as countries in Africa, Asia (including the Middle-East), Latin-America and the Caribbean based on the definition of the OECD in column 1; least developed, column 2;low income , column 3 lower middle-income or Venezuela  and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands
  • Applicants do not hold a double nationality from a country in the Global North
  • Applicants have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education programme in the Netherlands. Students who have completed exchange programmes in the Netherlands are welcome to apply
  • Applicants are not older than 35 years of age
  • Applicants agree to become an active Global Studies and UM ambassador during and after your studies, by committing to share your experiences during at least one (information) session for students and/or other stakeholders
  • Applicants  have have been (conditionally) admitted to the Global Studies study programme

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR	Required
CV	Required

• CV should be up-to-date; contain relevant information about your education and (job) experience; include proven previous extracurricular engagement with your previous (academic) organisation/high school and active citizenship in your community; and should not be longer than two A4 pages
• Letter of motivation
• Proof of academic excellence
• Personal statement of financial needs
• A reference letter
• The contact details of one referee
• ELP Scores
• Transcripts

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	Applications are closed
Application Completeness Check	February 01, 2026	Not Available
Shortlist Announcement	March 01, 2026	Not Available
Notification of Outcome	April 01, 2026	Not Available
Decision Finalized	June 01, 2026	Not Available
Orientation	August 01, 2026	Not Available

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email

scholarships@maastrichtuniversity.nl