Can I get a scholarship for a mechanical engineering master's at a Dutch university?
10 Nov 2026 · Answered by Kavya M P · 2 min read
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Yes, mostly partial. The NL Scholarship of €5,000 (approx INR 5.3L) for the first year applies at Twente, Eindhoven and Groningen for eligible non-EEA students, and Twente also runs a merit scholarship of €3,000 to €22,000 for top master's applicants. Keep a backup budget, because awards are competitive.
Yes, Indian students count as non-EU/EEA students in the Netherlands and can apply for several Dutch scholarships. Most awards are partial and competitive, so treat them as a reduction in cost, not a guaranteed way to cover the whole degree.
Dutch scholarships Indian mechanical engineering master's students can target
| Scholarship | Where | Value on the official page |
|---|---|---|
| NL Scholarship | Participating universities including Twente, Eindhoven and Groningen in the 2026 to 2027 listing | €5,000 (approx INR 5.3L) for the first year, for eligible non-EEA students; deadlines vary by university, so check the current round |
| University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) | University of Twente | €3,000 (approx INR 3.2L) to €22,000 (approx INR 23.4L) for one year, for non-EU/EEA master's applicants in about the top 5 to 10% of their class; apply after admission, with the 2027 form open from 15 October 2026 to 1 April 2027 |
| TU Delft scholarships | TU Delft | See the official page |
How to line up your application
- Check that your exact mechanical engineering master's is on the eligible programme list for each scholarship, since some awards apply only to selected programmes.
- Note the deadline for your intake year on each scholarship page. Scholarship deadlines can be earlier than admission deadlines.
- Find out whether the university considers you automatically or whether you must submit a separate application.
- Read the Study in NL page on scholarships for non-EU students to catch awards that are not tied to one university.
- Prepare a budget for the full cost without any scholarship, then treat each award as a bonus.
- Do not plan around the Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship for mechanical engineering, because Groningen's page lists Engineering among the subjects it does not cover.
My Advice
Apply to at least three Dutch universities so more than one scholarship is in play. Put Twente on the list if your academic record is strong, and keep Groningen or Eindhoven as options where the NL Scholarship applies.
This information is available on: studyinnl.org, utwente.nl, rug.nl
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