{"id":83351,"date":"2026-09-03T11:45:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=83351"},"modified":"2026-09-03T11:45:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:45:46","slug":"maastricht-university-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/maastricht-university-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Maastricht University Scholarships 2027-28: Full List, Amounts, and Eligibility for Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n<li>Maastricht offers 18 High Potential Scholarships for 2027-28.<\/li>\n<li>The stipend equals roughly Rs.22 lakh for Indian students.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum GPA required is 7.5 out of 10, or 75%.<\/li>\n<li>Only 2% of applicants receive this scholarship each year.<\/li>\n<li>Applications open 1 October 2026, close 1 February 2027.<\/li>\n<li>Indian bachelor&#8217;s degree holders can apply for eligible master&#8217;s programs.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n\ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students targeting a fully funded Maastricht master&#8217;s, 2027-28  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/maastricht-university-scholarships\/#Maastricht_University_NL-High_Potential_Scholarship_Eligibility_Amount_and_Deadlines\" title=\"Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship: Eligibility, Amount, and Deadlines\">Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship: Eligibility, Amount, and Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/maastricht-university-scholarships\/#Other_Maastricht_University_Scholarships_for_Bachelors_and_Masters_Applicants\" title=\"Other Maastricht University Scholarships for Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s Applicants\">Other Maastricht University Scholarships for Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s Applicants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/maastricht-university-scholarships\/#Maastricht_University_Scholarships_Documents_Checklist_for_Indian_Applicants\" title=\"Maastricht University Scholarships Documents Checklist for Indian Applicants\">Maastricht University Scholarships Documents Checklist for Indian Applicants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/maastricht-university-scholarships\/#Maastricht_University_Scholarships_Planning_Calendar_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Maastricht University Scholarships Planning Calendar for Indian Students\">Maastricht University Scholarships Planning Calendar for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/maastricht-university-scholarships\/#Are_You_Eligible_for_a_Maastricht_University_Scholarship_A_Decision_Framework\" title=\"Are You Eligible for a Maastricht University Scholarship? A Decision Framework\">Are You Eligible for a Maastricht University Scholarship? A Decision Framework<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/maastricht-university-scholarships\/#Maastricht_University_Scholarships_Acceptance_Rate_The_Real_Odds\" title=\"Maastricht University Scholarships Acceptance Rate: The Real Odds\">Maastricht University Scholarships Acceptance Rate: The Real Odds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/maastricht-university-scholarships\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Miss_the_Maastricht_University_Scholarships_Deadline\" title=\"What to Do If You Miss the Maastricht University Scholarships Deadline\">What to Do If You Miss the Maastricht University Scholarships Deadline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/maastricht-university-scholarships\/#3_Takeaways_on_the_Maastricht_University_Scholarships\" title=\"3 Takeaways on the Maastricht University Scholarships\">3 Takeaways on the Maastricht University Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/maastricht-university-scholarships\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Maastricht_University_Scholarships\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Maastricht University Scholarships\">Frequently Asked Questions About Maastricht University Scholarships<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maastricht University Scholarships 2027-28: What&#8217;s Actually Available<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maastricht University runs four scholarship programs that Indian students can realistically target, and they are not interchangeable. Most of what ranks online today talks about only one of them, usually with numbers from an older cycle. Here is what is actually available for 2027-28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Level<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Awards per year<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Who it suits<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maastrichtuniversity.nl\/studeren\/toelating-inschrijving\/financing-your-studies\/scholarships\/maastricht-university-nl-high\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NL-High Potential Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Master&#8217;s<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>Tuition waiver + Rs.22.1 lakh (\u20ac20,150) to Rs.42.5 lakh (\u20ac38,750) stipend<\/td><td>Non-EU\/EEA students with a strong GPA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maastrichtuniversity.nl\/studeren\/toelating-inschrijving\/financing-your-studies\/scholarships\/um-global-studies-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM Global Studies Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Tuition waiver + stipend<\/td><td>Top-performing Global South applicants to Global Studies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maastrichtuniversity.nl\/studeren\/toelating-inschrijving\/financing-your-studies\/scholarships\/um-nl-brightlands-talent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Master&#8217;s<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Tuition waiver + stipend<\/td><td>Students admitted to Brightlands-connected programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maastrichtuniversity.nl\/support\/your-studies-begin\/international-students-coming-maastricht\/scholarships\/um-academic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM Academic Achievement Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Master&#8217;s<\/td><td>1 per faculty<\/td><td>Difference between institutional and statutory tuition fee<\/td><td>Non-EU\/EEA students who narrowly miss High Potential selection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight<\/em><\/strong><em>: Most Indian applicants only discover the Academic Achievement Scholarship after they have been rejected for the High Potential round. Check your target faculty&#8217;s page for it now, since it has a separate, lighter application process and doesn&#8217;t compete for the same 18 seats.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NL-High Potential Scholarship is the one worth planning your year around, so the rest of this guide focuses on it in detail, with the other three covered where they matter for your specific profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maastricht_University_NL-High_Potential_Scholarship_Eligibility_Amount_and_Deadlines\"><\/span><strong>Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship: Eligibility, Amount, and Deadlines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the flagship Maastricht University scholarship, jointly funded by the university&#8217;s own scholarship fund and the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. For the 2027-28 academic year, it offers <strong>18 full scholarships<\/strong> to non-EU\/EEA students admitted to a participating master&#8217;s program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You hold citizenship of a country outside the EU\/EEA, Switzerland, or Suriname, and can obtain a Dutch entry visa (MVV).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You do not hold dual EU\/EEA or Swiss nationality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have applied for, or been admitted to, a participating full-time master&#8217;s program at Maastricht University for 2027-28.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have never completed a degree-seeking program in the Netherlands (exchange semesters are fine).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are 35 years old or younger at the start of the academic year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your most recent transcript shows a GPA of 7.5 out of 10 or higher, which Maastricht confirms is equivalent to 75 out of 100 or 3.0 out of 4.0.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it covers:<\/strong> a full tuition fee waiver, living expenses of Rs.22.1 lakh (\u20ac20,150) for a 13-month one-year master&#8217;s or Rs.42.5 lakh (\u20ac38,750) for a 25-month two-year program, health and liability insurance worth Rs.76,900 (\u20ac700), and visa application costs. Airfare is not included, and accepting the scholarship means accepting the room UM allocates you, which is not suitable for a spouse, children, or pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key dates for 2027-28:<\/strong> applications open 1 October 2026 and close 1 February 2027 at 23:59 CET. Your program&#8217;s own admission deadline is typically 8 December 2026, and this is separate from the scholarship deadline. If your program charges a handling fee, you&#8217;re responsible for paying it by 10 December 2026, since the scholarship does not cover it. Your reference letter must reach UM by the same 1 February deadline, and applications with missing reference letters are treated as incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Exchange rate used:<\/em><\/strong><em> Rs.109.86 per EUR. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Maastricht_University_Scholarships_for_Bachelors_and_Masters_Applicants\"><\/span><strong>Other Maastricht University Scholarships for Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s Applicants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a bachelor&#8217;s degree is what you&#8217;re chasing, the NL-High Potential Scholarship isn&#8217;t an option since it&#8217;s restricted to master&#8217;s applicants. The <strong>UM Global Studies Scholarship<\/strong> is the relevant route instead: it offers one full scholarship per year, a tuition waiver plus stipend, specifically for top-performing bachelor&#8217;s applicants to the Global Studies program from Global South countries, which includes India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For master&#8217;s applicants connected to UM&#8217;s Brightlands campus programs, the <strong>UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship<\/strong> offers four full scholarships a year with similar coverage to the High Potential award, but it applies only to Brightlands-linked master&#8217;s degrees such as data science and smart services fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>Students often assume &#8220;Maastricht scholarship&#8221; means one single form. It doesn&#8217;t. Confirm which of these four programs your specific master&#8217;s or bachelor&#8217;s degree is eligible for before you start gathering documents, since each has a separate application track.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maastricht_University_Scholarships_Documents_Checklist_for_Indian_Applicants\"><\/span><strong>Maastricht University Scholarships Documents Checklist for Indian Applicants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>India-specific detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Latest transcript \/ marksheet<\/td><td>Proves your GPA meets 7.5\/10<\/td><td>If you&#8217;re in your final semester, a provisional certificate with your latest CGPA is accepted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grading system explanation letter<\/td><td>Lets UM convert your CGPA<\/td><td>Request this on letterhead from your college&#8217;s exam controller or registrar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reference letter<\/td><td>Confirms academic merit<\/td><td>Must come from a professor or employer, not a family member, and be dated within the application window<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Motivation letter<\/td><td>Shows program fit<\/td><td>Write to UM&#8217;s specific prompts rather than reusing a generic SOP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of program application\/admission<\/td><td>Confirms scholarship eligibility<\/td><td>Apply via Studielink first; the scholarship form asks for your student ID number<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport copy<\/td><td>Confirms visa-eligible nationality<\/td><td>Check the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandsworldwide.nl\/visa-the-netherlands\/mvv-long-stay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandsworldwide.nl\/visa-the-netherlands\/mvv-long-stay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MVV visa collection point for India<\/a> before applying<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English test score<\/td><td>Meets your program&#8217;s language requirement<\/td><td>UM accepts IELTS, PTE Academic, and <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo <\/a>English Test for many programs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maastricht_University_Scholarships_Planning_Calendar_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Maastricht University Scholarships Planning Calendar for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June to August 2026:<\/strong> Shortlist your eligible master&#8217;s program and confirm it participates in the High Potential Scholarship for 2027-28.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>September 2026:<\/strong> Register on Studielink and begin your program application before the scholarship portal opens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 October 2026:<\/strong> The scholarship application window opens. Start your form early rather than waiting for the deadline rush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 2026:<\/strong> Request your GPA conversion letter from your college registrar while the semester is still active and staff are reachable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>8 December 2026:<\/strong> Typical deadline for your master&#8217;s program application itself (confirm your specific program&#8217;s date).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 December 2026:<\/strong> Deadline to pay any handling fee your program requires, if applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 2027:<\/strong> Chase your referee to confirm they will submit the letter directly to UM before the deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 February 2027, 23:59 CET:<\/strong> Final scholarship application and reference letter deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 2027:<\/strong> Faculties shortlist the top-ranked applicants, typically around the top 5%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April to May 2027:<\/strong> Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an online interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 2027:<\/strong> Results are announced; accepted students begin their MVV visa application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 2027:<\/strong> Housing is allocated as a mandatory part of the scholarship; confirm you accept the terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August to September 2027:<\/strong> Travel and begin the academic year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Eligible_for_a_Maastricht_University_Scholarship_A_Decision_Framework\"><\/span><strong>Are You Eligible for a Maastricht University Scholarship? A Decision Framework<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a final-year BCom student with an 8.2 CGPA graduating in May 2027, you meet the GPA threshold comfortably. Apply to your target master&#8217;s program the moment Studielink opens in September 2026, and submit your scholarship application well before 1 February 2027 rather than at the deadline, since incomplete submissions cannot be fixed afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a working professional with a 3-year employment gap and a 7.8 CGPA from your undergraduate degree, your GPA still qualifies since Maastricht evaluates your transcript, not your current activity. Use a current employer as your referee instead of a former professor if your college contacts are hard to reach, since UM accepts either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a BTech student with a 7.2 CGPA, you fall short of the 7.5\/10 cutoff for the High Potential Scholarship. Rather than applying anyway, check whether your target faculty offers the UM Academic Achievement Scholarship, which has a separate, less GPA-rigid process, and build a parallel education loan plan since your odds here are genuinely low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maastricht_University_Scholarships_Acceptance_Rate_The_Real_Odds\"><\/span><strong>Maastricht University Scholarships Acceptance Rate: The Real Odds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maastricht University states directly that only about 2% of NL-High Potential Scholarship applicants are awarded the scholarship each year, and preference in tie-break situations goes to candidates ranking in the academic top 5% of the applicant pool. No ranking website currently states this figure, which is precisely why most applicants go in with unrealistic expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Treat this scholarship as an upside you apply for after securing admission, not as your primary funding plan. Indian families budgeting for a Maastricht master&#8217;s should build their financial plan around full self-funding or an<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-education-loan-in-india-for-study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-education-loan-in-india-for-study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">education loan for study abroad<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>, and treat the scholarship as a possible reduction to that number rather than the number itself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Miss_the_Maastricht_University_Scholarships_Deadline\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If You Miss the Maastricht University Scholarships Deadline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss the 1 February deadline, there is no late window. Maastricht does not accept partial applications or allow you to add documents after submission, so your only realistic option is to apply again in the next cycle, with your documents ready from day one this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your GPA falls just under 7.5\/10, don&#8217;t wait for a borderline chance. Check your target faculty&#8217;s UM Academic Achievement Scholarship page immediately, since it evaluates differently and only competes for one award per faculty rather than 18 across the whole university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re rejected after applying, you can still enroll using self-funding or a loan since your admission offer to the master&#8217;s program itself is independent of the scholarship outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Many Indian students also supplement their budget with<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/part-time-jobs-in-netherlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/part-time-jobs-in-netherlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">part-time work in the Netherlands<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> once enrolled, which UM permits within visa limits.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_the_Maastricht_University_Scholarships\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on the Maastricht University Scholarship<\/strong>s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Confirm your GPA meets the 7.5\/10 (75%) threshold before building your entire budget around a Maastricht University scholarship, since only 2% of applicants are selected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply to your master&#8217;s program via Studielink well before the 8 December program deadline, since your scholarship application depends on it and cannot be submitted with missing documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build your financial plan around self-funding or an education loan first, and treat the scholarship as a possible reduction to that number rather than your primary funding source.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s Netherlands counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through Studielink applications, Dutch scholarship rounds, and IND visa processes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about your Maastricht University scholarships application?<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Maastricht_University_Scholarships\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Maastricht University Scholarships<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788435305481\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How many Maastricht University scholarships are available for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Maastricht University&#8217;s NL-High Potential Scholarship program awards 18 full scholarships for the 2027-28 academic year to non-EU\/EEA students admitted to an eligible master&#8217;s program. Indian students compete in the same non-EU\/EEA pool as applicants from dozens of countries, so these seats aren&#8217;t reserved specifically for India. Three smaller UM scholarships, Global Studies, Brightlands Talent, and Academic Achievement, also accept Indian applicants for select programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788435307896\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the Maastricht University scholarships acceptance rate?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Maastricht University states that only about 2% of applicants to the NL-High Potential Scholarship are awarded the scholarship each year. This makes it one of the most competitive scholarship rounds among Dutch universities. A borderline GPA candidate should treat this scholarship as an upside rather than a funding plan, and prepare an education loan or self-funding option in parallel.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788435319312\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What GPA do I need for the Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You need a GPA of 7.5 out of 10 or higher on your most recent transcript, which Maastricht University confirms is equivalent to 75 out of 100 or 3.0 out of 4.0 on other grading scales. If your Indian college issues CGPA rather than a percentage, request an official grading-system explanation letter from your registrar to submit alongside your transcript.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788435325269\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much money does the Maastricht University scholarships cover?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The NL-High Potential Scholarship covers your full tuition fee waiver plus a stipend of Rs.22.1 lakh (\u20ac20,150) for a 13-month one-year master&#8217;s, or Rs.42.5 lakh (\u20ac38,750) for a 25-month two-year program. It also includes health and liability insurance worth Rs.76,900 (\u20ac700) and visa application costs, though airfare is not included.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788435332400\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When do Maastricht University scholarships applications open for 2027-28?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Applications for the 2027-28 NL-High Potential Scholarship open on 1 October 2026 and close on 1 February 2027 at 23:59 CET. You must separately apply for admission to your chosen master&#8217;s program first, since the scholarship application depends on holding, or having applied for, a place in a participating program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788435339246\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can Indian bachelor&#8217;s degree holders apply for a Maastricht University scholarship?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The NL-High Potential Scholarship is open only to applicants admitted to a participating master&#8217;s program, not bachelor&#8217;s applicants. If you&#8217;re applying at undergraduate level, the UM Global Studies Scholarship is the relevant option, though it offers just one award per year for the Global Studies program specifically.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788435348096\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What happens if I miss the Maastricht University scholarships deadline?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Missing the 1 February deadline means your application won&#8217;t be considered for that academic year, and documents cannot be added after submission even if you apply before the cutoff. Your only path forward is applying in the next cycle, so use the October-to-January window to gather your GPA letter and reference well ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788435355467\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does Maastricht University offer scholarships without IELTS?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Maastricht University accepts the Duolingo English Test and PTE Academic for many programs alongside IELTS, so the scholarship application itself doesn&#8217;t mandate IELTS specifically. Your English test requirement is set by your chosen master&#8217;s program, not by the scholarship, so check your specific program&#8217;s admission page before booking a test.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788435362098\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the Maastricht University scholarships difficult to get for Indian students?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>With roughly 2% of applicants selected and preference given to candidates in the academic top 5%, this scholarship is genuinely difficult regardless of nationality. Indian applicants with a strong CGPA, a well-documented reference letter, and an application submitted early in the window have a realistic, though not guaranteed, chance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Maastricht offers 18 High Potential Scholarships for 2027-28. The stipend equals roughly Rs.22 lakh for Indian students. Minimum GPA required is 7.5 out of 10, or 75%. Only 2% of applicants receive this scholarship each year. Applications open 1 October 2026, close 1 February 2027. 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