Scholarships in The Netherlands
Extreme Diversity and Social Tolerance
The Netherlands, otherwise known as Holland, has a reputation for being one of the most provocative destinations especially for students. Amsterdam is synonymous with permissive behavior, especially with substances illegal in the U.S. But overall the country’s devotion to diversity and multi-cultural development is unrivalled and attracts scholars and tourists from around the world. Students participate in interdisciplinary programs, studies in arts and culture, multi-cultural and gender studies, and urban design and planning, among dozens of others.
Government Scholarships
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships have become renowned among Pell Grant recipients. The program, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, aims to offer over 700 extremely generous scholarships annually to disadvantaged and traditionally underrepresented students. Undergraduate students with impeccable academic records in combination with severe economic disabilities may apply for up to $5,000 in scholarship dollars. The purpose of the Gilman Scholarships is to sew the seeds for global diversity by giving opportunities to study in almost any country to minority and disadvantaged students. Those who are enrolled in community colleges and two-year institutions are welcome to apply.
Prestigious and ultra-competitive Fulbright Scholarships are always an option for upper level undergraduates, graduate and post-graduate students interested in the Netherlands. Of course your academic credentials must be stellar and your focus of study must be well considered. If your purpose of study is rooted in a social science, behavioral science or area of study in the humanities, you are well situated. If your studies will offer humanitarian insight you’re even better prepared to compete. Fulbrights provide partial and full scholarships for students pursuing a range of studies in the Netherlands.
Private Study Abroad Organizations
The School for International Training (SIT) offers a specially designed program for students studying sexuality and other related studies. The Sexuality and Gender Identity program in the Netherlands makes excellent use of Holland’s renowned openness and diversity; a perfect environment in which to explore core topics in the discipline outside the confines of a rigid social structure. SIT scholarships are awarded to three quarters of their students based on both academic merit and financial need. Typically students are awarded between $500 and $5,000 bucks to participate in these engaging studies.
College Scholarships
Economics majors at Michigan State University have the unique opportunity to participate in the international program, Economics at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Tilburg is one of Holland’s major cities and a center for business and economics. Students may apply for competitive scholarships offered through the Office of Study Abroad. Awards are up to $2,000:
- MSU Credit Union Scholarships are some of the most widely awarded and generous. Students are considered based on academic record and financial need.
- Students with significant financial need, but who do not qualify for Pell Grants are seriously considered for Forest Akers Scholarships. The goal is to provide funding for students traditionally underrepresented in travel abroad programs.
- OSA Merit and Need Awards are obviously awarded based these two criteria. Funding varies based on student needs and the number of awards administered.
The University of Florida provides international programs in Utrecht, Netherlands among its travel abroad programs. The program is sponsored through the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies that focuses on arts, culture and contemporary society. Scholarships for the various Utrecht programs include:
- Marco Souer Academic Year in Utrecht Scholarship is awarded to any outstanding student pursuing a full year of study in the Netherlands. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA and be able to support their educational choice for the program. Awards are $1,000.
- Utrecht Semester Study Abroad Scholarships offer up to $1,000. Academic record is a major factor in the selection.
- Utrecht Summer Study Abroad Scholarships are obviously for a summer program in the Netherlands. Awards are $500.
