Can I get a scholarship for a business analytics master's in the Netherlands as an Indian student?
10 Nov 2026 · Answered by Sai Sunayan Reddy P · 2 min read
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Yes. The NL Scholarship pays €5,000 in the first year to eligible non-EEA students at participating Dutch institutions, including VU Amsterdam and Maastricht. UvA and Erasmus University Rotterdam are not on the 2026-2027 list, so check their own scholarship pages and 2027 deadlines.
Yes, Indian students can apply for scholarships at several Dutch universities that teach business analytics or a close match. Awards range from a partial contribution to a larger tuition reduction, and they are competitive. Because India is outside the EEA, you are treated as a non-EEA applicant.
Dutch scholarships to check for a business analytics master's
| University | Programme | Scholarship to check | Key detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Amsterdam | MSc Data Science and Business Analytics | UvA scholarships and talent funds | Not on the 2026-2027 NL Scholarship list; check the UvA page for awards and deadlines for your start year |
| Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | MSc Business Analytics | NL Scholarship and VU scholarship options | VU is on the 2026-2027 NL Scholarship list, which adds €5,000 (approx INR 5.32L) in the first year; check the VU page for its own awards and deadlines |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam, RSM | MSc Business Analytics and Management | RSM scholarships for non-EEA applicants | Not on the 2026-2027 NL Scholarship list; check amount and deadline on the programme page |
| Maastricht University | Analytics-related master's programmes | NL Scholarship and Maastricht scholarships | Maastricht is on the 2026-2027 NL Scholarship list; check whether your programme is eligible for its other awards |
How to avoid a rejected scholarship application
- Check the eligible programme list first. A scholarship page can exist while your programme is excluded.
- Compare your grades with each scholarship's stated expectations before you spend time on the form.
- Confirm that your university is a participating institution for the NL Scholarship and read its rules for your intake. You must not already hold a degree from a Dutch institution.
- Many scholarships need a separate form or essay beyond the admission application, so build that into your timeline.
- Deadlines for a September start often fall early in the calendar year, so work back from the earliest one.
My Advice
Work backwards from the earliest scholarship deadline on your shortlist and finish your admission file well before it. Keep two backup programmes in case one is excluded from a scholarship list, and confirm every amount on the official page, since scholarship values change between years.
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