Eric Bleumink Fellowship 2026 | Fully Funded Master’s in Netherlands: (Deadline Ongoing)

The Eric Bleumink Fellowship (EBF) is a distinguished scholarship awarded by the University of Groningen to exceptional master’s candidates from developing countries, with a track record of academic excellence, leadership, and future impact. It covers comprehensive costs for 1–2 year master’s programs.

Benefits at a Glance

• Full tuition fee coverage
• International travel reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Living allowance, books, and study materials included

Who Is Eligible?

You may be considered if you:

• Are from a developing country listed by the University of Groningen (e.g., India, Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Morocco, and more)
• Have received a conditional or unconditional offer for a master’s program before 1 February of the application year
• Possess excellent undergraduate grades, academic references, and English proficiency
• Are available to attend for the full duration of the program and in good health

How to Be Considered

• Apply to a master’s program at the University of Groningen before 1 December, in order to be eligible for nomination.
• The Admissions Office and Faculty Admission Boards will nominate eligible candidates based on merit. You cannot apply directly for the scholarship.
• Nomination outcomes are communicated by 1 February.

Why Apply?

• The EBF is extremely competitive, reserved for the top-scoring applicants—often the top 0.5%—and only a few scholarships are awarded annually.
• It empowers future leaders to return home equipped with knowledge, networks, and the capacity to contribute to positive change.

If you’re from a developing country, hold stellar academic records, and aim to make an impact, the Eric Bleumink Fellowship is your gateway to world-class education and leadership development.

Focus on crafting a stellar master’s application to Groningen—this is your pathway to being nominated.