The Netherlands remains one of the best study destinations for Nigerian and African students because many universities teach in English and offer generous scholarships. Here are some of the top scholarship opportunities currently available.
1. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Study Level: Master’s Degree
Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend of about €1,000–€1,400
- Travel allowance
- Installation allowance
- Health insurance
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong academic record
- English language proficiency
- Meet the requirements of the chosen programme
This is one of the best options for Nigerian students seeking a fully funded master’s degree in Europe.
2. NL Scholarship
Scholarship Type: Partially Funded
Study Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s
Benefits
- One-time grant of €5,000
Eligibility
- Applicants must be from outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
- Admission into a participating Dutch university
- Meet university-specific requirements
Although popular, this scholarship is not fully funded, so students should prepare additional funding sources.
3. Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Study Level: Master’s
Benefits
- Full tuition fees
- Living allowance
- Health insurance
- Visa costs
- Pre-academic training support
4. Eric Bleumink Fund
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Study Level: Master’s
Coverage
- Tuition fees
- International travel costs
- Living expenses
- Books and study materials
- Insurance
Applicants must first obtain admission to an eligible master’s programme before being considered.
5. TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Study Level: Master’s
Benefits
- Approximately €30,000 per year
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
Suitable For
Students with excellent academic performance, particularly in engineering and technology-related fields.
6. IHE Delft Water Scholarships
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Study Level: Master’s
Benefits
- Tuition fees
- Monthly stipend of about €1,220
- Travel expenses
- Insurance coverage
This scholarship is particularly attractive for students interested in:
- Water engineering
- Environmental sciences
- Climate studies
- Sustainable development
Applications for some programmes remain open until June 2026.
Scholarships Suitable for Nigerian Students
Nigerian applicants generally have strong chances with:
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
- Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
- Eric Bleumink Fund
- TU Delft Excellence Scholarship
- IHE Delft Water Scholarships
- NL Scholarship (partial funding)
Documents You Should Prepare
Start preparing these documents early:
- International passport
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Two recommendation letters
- English proficiency test results (if required)