NetherlandsErasmus Trustfonds Scholarship 2027 supports talented international Master’s students at Erasmus University Rotterdam by covering tuition, providing a monthly stipend and personal allowances to remove financial barriers to study. The Trustfonds Scholarship is aimed at high-achieving applicants to eligible Erasmus School of Economics master’s programmes and requires demonstration of academic excellence and financial need.
The scholarship is offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam (Erasmus School of Economics) with support from the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and university trusts. The program targets selective ESE Master’s programmes and provides administrative support including immigration fee waiver when applicable.
Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee waiver/coverage (€2,695 for EU/EEA students or up to €21,000 for non-EEA/international students).
- Monthly stipend of €1,200 per month (€14,400 for one academic year).
- A one-time personal grant of €249.
- Waiver of the immigration fee (€228, if applicable).
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Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Must never have been enrolled as a full-time Master’s student at a higher education institution in the Netherlands (exception: students who completed a pre-master program at Erasmus School of Economics and are progressing to an eligible ESE master’s).
- Must register for one of the eligible Master’s programmes via Studielink and submit admission documents to the EUR Application Portal by 1 February 2027.
- Must have achieved excellent results during their prior Bachelor’s degree, maintaining a minimum final average grade of 7.50 out of 10 (or international equivalent).
- Must demonstrate financial need and explain how the scholarship will increase their opportunity to study at the Erasmus School of Economics through a detailed financial statement and budget plan.
- Must complete immigration and visa procedures (if applicable) by 10 July.
How to Apply for Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship
- Register for an eligible Master’s program via Studielink and submit your admission application through the EUR Application Portal by 1 February 2027.
- Prepare the required scholarship application documents: motivation letter (max 2 A4 pages), financial statement (max 1 A4 page), completed Erasmus Trustfonds budget plan template, academic transcripts (certified), and GPA confirmation statement.
- Submit your scholarship documents through the designated EUR application portal channels before the 1 February 2027 deadline.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Trustfonds Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, application steps, deadlines, and where the program is taken.
What is the Trustfonds Scholarship?
The Trustfonds Scholarship is a fully funded award at Erasmus University Rotterdam for talented international students pursuing selective Master’s programmes at the Erasmus School of Economics. It provides tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, a one-time personal grant, and administrative support such as immigration fee waiver, aimed at removing financial barriers to study in the Netherlands.
Who is eligible to apply for the Trustfonds Scholarship?
Eligible applicants are international students (EEA and non-EEA) who have never been enrolled as full-time Master’s students in the Netherlands, with an exception for ESE pre-master graduates progressing to eligible ESE master’s. Applicants must register via Studielink and submit admission documents through the EUR Application Portal by the deadline, and demonstrate strong academic results and financial need.
Which Master’s programmes are eligible for this scholarship?
The scholarship is available for specific Master’s programmes at the Erasmus School of Economics. The HTML lists: Accounting, Auditing and Control; Econometrics and Management Science; and Economics and Business. Applicants must apply to one of these eligible ESE master’s programmes to be considered.
What does the scholarship cover?
The award covers full tuition fees (amounts differ for EU/EEA and non-EEA students), a monthly stipend of €1,200, a one-time personal grant of €249, and an immigration fee waiver of €228 if applicable. The exact tuition coverage noted is €2,695 for EU/EEA students or up to €21,000 for non-EEA students.
What are the academic requirements for applicants?
Applicants must have achieved excellent results in their prior Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum final average grade of 7.50 out of 10 or an international equivalent. Selection considers GPA, motivation letter quality, financial need justification, and completeness of the application package as assessed by the ESE scholarship committee.
What is the application deadline and important dates?
The deadline for submitting both the master’s application via the EUR Application Portal and the scholarship requirements is 1 February 2027. Additionally, immigration and visa procedures (if applicable) must be completed by 10 July according to the HTML content.
How are applicants selected for the Trustfonds Scholarship?
Selection is competitive and conducted by the Erasmus School of Economics scholarship committee. Evaluation factors listed in the HTML include academic excellence (GPA), the quality of the motivation letter, justification of financial need, and the completeness of the budget and application package.
How long does the scholarship last?
The scholarship funds one academic year, with potential continuation options for two-year master’s programmes depending on academic progress and available Trustfonds funding. The HTML specifies it covers one academic year and may continue based on fund stipulations and satisfactory progress.
How many awards are granted each year?
The HTML states that multiple competitive awards are granted annually based on available Trustfonds funding. It does not specify an exact number; awards are allocated competitively each year depending on the Trustfonds budget.
Where can I find the official application webpage and more details?
The official application webpage and full details are available on the Erasmus University Rotterdam site: https://www.eur.nl/en/education/practical-matters/scholarships-grants/students-abroad/erasmus-trustfonds-scholarship. The HTML includes a direct link labeled ‘Visit the Application Webpage for Details.’
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